Asked by Bilash Bhandari on Sep 24, 2024
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The nurse assesses the patient and notes all of the following. Select all of the findings that indicate the systemic manifestations of inflammation.
A) Oral temperature 38.6° C/101.5° F
B) Thick, green nasal discharge
C) Patient complaint of pain at 6 on a 0 to 10 scale on palpation of frontal and maxillary sinuses
D) WBC 20 cells/McL ×\times× 109/L
E) Patient reports, "I'm tired all the time. I haven't felt like myself in days."
Systemic Manifestations
Symptoms or signs that affect the entire body, indicating a disease or disorder that is not localized but widespread.
Oral Temperature
The body temperature as measured by a thermometer placed in the mouth.
Thick, Green Nasal Discharge
A sign of a bacterial or viral infection, indicating the presence of pus or mucus in the nasal passages.
- Identify systemic manifestations of inflammation based on clinical assessments.
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Jessica Hakes5 days ago
Final Answer :
A, D, E
Explanation :
Systemic manifestations of inflammatory response include elevated temperature, leukocytosis, and malaise and fatigue. Purulent exudates and pain are both considered local manifestations of inflammation.
Learning Objectives
- Identify systemic manifestations of inflammation based on clinical assessments.