The nurse is caring for a client who is suspected of having ...

[gbarreiro]

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.

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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

[gbarreiro]

Excellent

[tandmlomax84]

Great answer, keep it coming