A nurse is caring for a client who reports a severe sore throat, pain when swallowing, and swollen lymph nodes. The client is experiencing which of the following stages of infection?

Illness

Prodromal

Incubation

Convalescence

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   The illness stage is the time when the symptoms are most severe and specific to the disease.
B.   The prodromal stage is characterized by non-specific symptoms such as malaise, fever, and fatigue, which precede the onset of specific symptoms. The client who reports a severe sore throat, pain when swallowing, and swollen lymph nodes is experiencing the prodromal stage of infection. These are some of the common signs and symptoms of a viral or bacterial infection of the throat, such as strep throat or pharyngitis.
C.   The incubation stage occurs after exposure to the infectious agent but before symptoms appear.

D.   The convalescence stage is the period of recovery and resolution of symptoms following an infection.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Removing the mask just inside the door is a proper procedure to avoid potential contamination of the outer surface of the mask.
B. Washing hands and donning a face mask before entering the room is appropriate to prevent the transmission of droplets.

C. Even if the spouse stays a foot away from the client, wearing a mask is essential for droplet precautions as respiratory droplets can travel short distances.
D. This statement accurately describes how the disease is transmitted through respiratory droplets.

A. "These types of tumors grow much quicker than cancer cells." B. "It is a cluster of cells not normal to the body and is cancerous." C. "An organ with a benign tumor will continue to function normally." D. "Benign tumors spread to other organs and lymph nodes."

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Benign tumors generally grow slower than cancerous cells, so this statement is inaccurate.
B. Benign tumors are not cancerous; they do not invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body.
C. Benign tumors are non-cancerous growths that do not invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body. Therefore, they typically do not impair the function of the organ where they are located.
D. Unlike malignant tumors, benign tumors do not spread to other organs or lymph nodes.

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A nurse is caring for a client who reports a severe sore throat, pain when swallowing, and swollen lymph nodes. The client is experiencing which of the following stages of infection?

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Correct Answer is C

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