The nurse in the emergency department is admitting a 22-year-old woman who complains of watery diarrhea, dizziness, and vomiting. She is in the middle of her period, and has a tampon in place
The nurse suspects toxic shock syndrome, and assesses for the manifestations of which symptom? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Fever
2. Rash
3. Desquamation of skin
4. Bloating
5. Urinary frequency and urgency
1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. A fever presents initially.
2. A rash on the trunk presents initially.
3. The fever and rash on the trunk present initially, followed by desquamation of the skin, especially the palms and soles, which usually occurs 1 to 2 weeks after the onset of symptoms.
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