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A Patient Asks the Nurse to Explain the Difference Between

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A patient asks the nurse to explain the difference between the flu and viral rhinitis.What should the nurse include when responding to this question? (Select all that apply.)


A) "Sore throat is more common with a cold than with the flu."
B) "Muscle aches are common and can be severe with influenza."
C) "Antibiotics may be given for either, so it is important to see your doctor."
D) "A runny nose is very common with a cold but not as common with the flu."
E) "Individuals with influenza don't have much chest pain, but it is common with a cold."
F) "Symptoms of a cold usually have a slow onset, but influenza symptoms often appear more suddenly."

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