ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamental Proctored Exam With NGN Graded Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who reports severe sore throat, pain when swallowing, and swollen lymph nodes. The client is experiencing which of the following stages of infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Illness. In this stage, the client is experiencing noticeable symptoms such as severe sore throat, pain when swallowing, and swollen lymph nodes. This indicates that the infection has progressed to the point where the body is actively fighting off the pathogen, resulting in the manifestation of symptoms. The other choices are incorrect because: A: Prodromal stage is characterized by mild, nonspecific symptoms. B: Incubation stage is the period between exposure to the pathogen and the onset of symptoms. C: Convalescence stage is the recovery period after the illness when symptoms start to improve.
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