Practice Question
Vital Signs• 2 days ago:0 Temperature: 387 C (1017 F)o Heart rate: 85/mino Respiratory rate: 18/mino Blood pressure: 115/72 mm Hg• Current:0 Temperature: 386 C (1018 F)o Heart rate: 82/mino Respiratory rate: 171mino Blood pressure: 118/76 mm HgA nurse in a public health department is caring for a client.Nurses' Notes• The client presents to the clinic for a new onset of headaches and chills. They returned from a trip to South Asia 3 days ago. The client has scattered, raised, pruritic lesions on their right leg and states, "They are flea bites; I got them when I was on my trip."Lungs are clear to auscultation bilaterally_• The client returns to the clinic for persistent fever, body aches, and a new onset of weakness. They state, "I noticed a bump in my groin last night, and it really hurt." Tender, inguinal lymphadenitis is present in the right groin. Lungs are clear to auscultation bilaterallyA nurse in a public health department is caring for a client.ExhibitsWhich of the following data in the client's medical record should cause the nurse to suspect the client is infected with the plague? Select all that apply.
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Temperature
Rationale:
The client's symptoms (fever, body aches, weakness, headache, chills, and lymphadenitis) along with travel history to South Asia suggest possible plague infection.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Community Health
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