A client has a viral infection.Which of the following is typical of the illness stage of the course of her infection?
A) There are no longer any acute symptoms.
B) An oral temperature reveals a febrile state.
C) The client was first exposed to the infection 2 days ago but has no symptoms.
D) The client "feels sick" but is able to continue her normal activities.

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During the illness stage the client manifests signs and symptoms specific to the type of infection.The client with a viral infection would likely exhibit a fever.There are no longer any acute symptoms during the convalescent period.An example of a client in the incubation period is when the client was first exposed to the infection 2 days ago,but has no symptoms.
The client who "feels sick" but is able to continue normal activities is in the prodromal stage of a course of infection.

A Client Has a Viral Infection