The nurse is assessing the patient with influenza.The patient reports having general malaise and aching muscles over the past 2 weeks.The nurse suspects that the patient may have developed which complication of influenza?

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Bacterial pneumonia is a common complication of influenza and may present with atypical symptoms of only general malaise and muscle aches,making it difficult to recognize the symptoms of pneumonia.Bronchitis,urinary infections,and encephalitis are not common complications of influenza.

The Nurse Is Assessing the Patient with Influenza