A patient is diagnosed with a systemic infection.What will the nurse most likely assess in this client?
A)Edema,rubor,heat,and pain
B)Fever,malaise,anorexia,nausea,and vomiting
C)Palpitations,irritability,and heat intolerance
D)Tingling,numbness,and cramping of the extremities

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Symptoms of a systemic infection commonly include fever, malaise, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting. Edema, rubor, heat, and pain could also indicate infection, but they are more indicative of a local infection. Palpitations, irritability, and heat intolerance are not typically associated with systemic infections. Tingling, numbness, and cramping of the extremities could indicate nerve damage or circulation issues, but they are not specific to systemic infections.

A Patient Is Diagnosed with a Systemic Infection