A nurse is assisting with the care of client.

Drag 1 condition and 1 finding to fill in each blank in the following sentences

The client likely suffered from

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as evidenced by

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.

A. Respiratory complaint: A 4-day productive cough with fatigue and night sweats raises concern for a respiratory infection, including tuberculosis (TB) or pneumonia. Further evaluation, including chest imaging and sputum studies, is warranted.
B. Temperature: A low-grade fever (38.1°C/100.5°F) for several days, along with night sweats, suggests a possible infectious process, requiring further investigation.
C. Sputum characteristics: Blood-tinged sputum raises concern for TB, bronchitis, pneumonia, or malignancy, necessitating a sputum culture and acid-fast bacillus (AFB) testing.
D. Weight: Unintentional weight loss (5 lb in 1 week) and decreased appetite can indicate chronic infection, malignancy, or another systemic illness, necessitating further evaluation.
G. Travel history: Recent travel to South Africa, a country with a high TB prevalence, increases the risk of tuberculosis exposure and justifies further screening.
Incorrect Choices:
E. Blood pressure: 112/88 mm Hg is within the normal range and does not require further evaluation.
F. Oxygen saturation: 98% on room air is normal and does not indicate respiratory compromise.
H. Heart rate: 98/min is slightly elevated but could be due to fever or mild dehydration. It is not a primary concern.

A) Weight loss: Weight loss is not a typical manifestation of nicotine withdrawal. While some individuals may experience changes in appetite, particularly an increase in appetite leading to weight gain, weight loss is not a common symptom associated with quitting smoking.

B) Diaphoresis: Diaphoresis, or excessive sweating, is not typically associated with nicotine withdrawal. While some individuals may experience mild symptoms like irritability or nervousness, sweating is not a prominent feature of withdrawal from nicotine.

C) Diarrhea: Diarrhea is not a characteristic symptom of nicotine withdrawal. Some gastrointestinal disturbances such as constipation or changes in appetite may occur, but diarrhea is not a common withdrawal symptom.

D) Insomnia: Insomnia is a well-documented symptom of nicotine withdrawal. Nicotine has stimulating properties, and when an individual stops using nicotine, they may experience difficulty sleeping. This can lead to trouble falling or staying asleep and is a common part of the withdrawal process.