A client has a viral infection. Which of the following is typical of t

A client has a viral infection. Which of the following is typical of the illness stage of the course of her infection?

1. There are no longer any acute symptoms.
2. An oral temperature reveals a febrile state.
3. The client was first exposed to the infection 2 days ago but has no symptoms.
4. The client “feels sick” but is able to continue her normal activities.

ANSWER

ANS: 2
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.