A client is admitted with the diagnosis of fever of unknown origin.Which diagnostic tests does the nurse anticipate for this client? Select all that apply.
A) CT scan of the abdomen
B) Chest x-ray
C) Urinalysis
D) Complete blood count
E) Bone scan

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A) The diagnostic tests will focus on trying to find the cause of the elevated body temperature. The complete blood count will be done to see if there is an elevation in white blood cells. The urinalysis will be done to see if the client has a urinary tract infection. The chest x-ray will be done to see if the client has a lung infection. A bone scan and CT scan of the abdomen may or may not be indicated for this client.
B) The diagnostic tests will focus on trying to find the cause of the elevated body temperature. The complete blood count will be done to see if there is an elevation in white blood cells. The urinalysis will be done to see if the client has a urinary tract infection. The chest x-ray will be done to see if the client has a lung infection. A bone scan and CT scan of the abdomen may or may not be indicated for this client.
C) The diagnostic tests will focus on trying to find the cause of the elevated body temperature. The complete blood count will be done to see if there is an elevation in white blood cells. The urinalysis will be done to see if the client has a urinary tract infection. The chest x-ray will be done to see if the client has a lung infection. A bone scan and CT scan of the abdomen may or may not be indicated for this client.
D) The diagnostic tests will focus on trying to find the cause of the elevated body temperature. The complete blood count will be done to see if there is an elevation in white blood cells. The urinalysis will be done to see if the client has a urinary tract infection. The chest x-ray will be done to see if the client has a lung infection. A bone scan and CT scan of the abdomen may or may not be indicated for this client.
E) The diagnostic tests will focus on trying to find the cause of the elevated body temperature. The complete blood count will be done to see if there is an elevation in white blood cells. The urinalysis will be done to see if the client has a urinary tract infection. The chest x-ray will be done to see if the client has a lung infection. A bone scan and CT scan of the abdomen may or may not be indicated for this client.

A Client Is Admitted with the Diagnosis of Fever of Unknown