A client is experiencing generalized weakness and body aches. In the progress of infection, the client is in the:
A) incubation period
B) prodromal period
C) acute period
D) convalescent period
Ans: B
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The prodromal period is characterized by nonspecific symptoms such as nausea, fever, general weakness, or aches and pains.
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