When caring for a patient with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), the nurse knows that the presenting clinical manifestations include which of the following?
A) Nausea and vomiting
B) Diarrhea and dehydration
C) Dizziness and tinnitus
D) Fever and cough
Ans: D
Feedback: Patients with SARS, an influenza-like disease, present with fever and cough. A minority will progress to respiratory distress. Nausea and vomiting typically do not occur as a presenting manifestation of SARS. Diarrhea and dehydration are associated with GI disturbances. Dizziness and tinnitus are associated with neurological diseases.
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