A nurse is asked how to distinguish the flu from viral rhinitis. Which of the following would the nurse include in the education? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Symptoms of a cold usually have a slow onset, but influenza symptoms often appear more suddenly."
b. "Individuals with influenza don't have much chest pain, but it is common with a cold."
c. "A runny nose is very common with a cold but not as common with the flu."
d. "Antibiotics may be given for either, so it is important to see your doctor."
e. "Muscle aches are common and can be severe with influenza."
f. "Sore throat is more common with a cold than with the flu."
ANS: A, C, E, F
The onset of symptoms associated with a common cold are slow with little or low-grade fever, runny nose, sore throat, rare headache, and no chest pain. Muscle aches are less common than seen with influenza. Influenza symptoms appear suddenly—fever, headache, chest pain, and muscle aches that can be severe are common. Runny nose is less common. Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections, not the common cold or influenza.
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