Author Question: The nurse is caring for a client who is suspected of having tuberculosis. Which symptoms would the ... (Read 14 times)

gbarreiro · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is caring for a client who is suspected of having tuberculosis. Which symptoms would the client exhibit with a tuberculosis infection?

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Fatigue
2. Nonproductive cough
3. Night sweats
4. High fever
5. Weight loss

Question 2

The nurse is anticipating the arrival of a pediatric client with Mycobacterium scrofulaceum. The nurse anticipates the child will be between the ages of 1 and _______ years.

Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

maya.nigrin17@yahoo.com · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,3,5
Rationale 1: Fatigue is a symptom of tuberculosis.
Rationale 2: A productive cough is a symptom of tuberculosis.
Rationale 3: Night sweats are a symptom of tuberculosis.
Rationale 4: It is a low fever that is a symptom of tuberculosis.
Rationale 5: Weight loss is a symptom of tuberculosis.
Global Rationale: Symptoms are nonspecific and include anorexia, weight loss, night sweats, fatigue, and low-grade fever. Cough becomes progressively worse, producing infectious sputum.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Mycobacterium scrofulaceum usually affects children 1 to 3 years of age.
Global Rationale: Mycobacterium scrofulaceum usually affects children 1 to 3 years of age