Which of these presenting complaints is associated with the client who has pneumonia?
A)a high fever with sudden onset
B)a low fever with a nonproductive cough
C)difficulty breathing and loss of circulation in the extremities
D)painful,productive cough

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Common manifestations of pneumonia include sudden onset of a high fever;a productive cough that produces thick,discolored sputum;chest pain that increases on inspiration;and other respiratory symptoms such as dyspnea,coarse crackles,and diminished breath sounds.

Which of These Presenting Complaints Is Associated with the Client