Which of the following symptoms suggests smallpox as opposed to the more common and much less dangerous chickenpox? (Select all that apply.)
a. Child appears only mildly ill until late stages in smallpox.
b. Lesions appear in various stages in the same area of the body rather than all at once.
c. Rash lesions are most abundant on the face and extremities, not on the trunk.
d. Rash occurs 2 to 4 days after sudden onset of fever rather than with the fever.
Question 2
The advanced practice nurse explains that the client has an upper respiratory infection (URI) and suggests several measures that might make the client more comfortable.
Which of the following best describes why the nurse doesn't just prescribe antibiotics as the client repeatedly requests? (Select all that apply.)
a. Antibiotics are expensive, whereas the support measures would be almost free of cost.
b. Viral diseases are not affected by antibiotics.
c. Clinics cannot afford to continually give antibiotics to anyone who asks for them.
d. The more antibiotics are prescribed, the more infectious agents develop resistance to such drugs.
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