Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client with sneezing, cough, aches, feverA nurse is caring for a client who reports sneezing, productive cough, muscle aches, headache, and fever that has progressed over the last 4 days. Which of the following stages of infection is the client likely experiencing?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
This is the stage where the individual experiences the most severe symptoms. The client├óÔé¼Ôäós sneezing, cough, aches, headache, and fever indicate a full-blown illness, typical of the acute illness stage.