The nurse working in the emergency department is assessing a client who has systemic infection. Which of the following groups of symptoms is the nurse most likely to find?
1. Edema, rubor, heat, and pain
2. Fever, malaise, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting
3. Palpitations, irritability, and heat intolerance
4. Tingling, numbness, and cramping of the extremities
2. Fever, malaise, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting
Rationale:
Fever, malaise, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting are the most common symptoms of a systemic infection. Edema, rubor, heat, and pain are symptoms of a local infection. Palpitations, irritability, and heat intolerance are symptoms of a thyroid condition. Tingling, numbness, and cramping of the extremities would indicate symptoms of hypocalcemia.
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