Peritonitis
Peritonitis ( 48 Questions)
Hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar levels and is not directly related to the signs described in the scenario.
Hyperthyroidism involves an overactive thyroid gland and may cause symptoms such as weight loss and heat intolerance but is not associated with the signs described.
The client's high fever, chills, and profuse sweating are suggestive of sepsis, a severe systemic infection often resulting from peritonitis.
Renal failure involves impaired kidney function and may present with specific signs, but it is not directly related to the signs described in the scenario.
Choice A reason:
Hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar levels and is not directly related to the signs described in the scenario.
Choice B reason:
Hyperthyroidism involves an overactive thyroid gland and may cause symptoms such as weight loss and heat intolerance but is not associated with the signs described.
Choice C reason:
The client's high fever, chills, and profuse sweating are suggestive of sepsis, a severe systemic infection often resulting from peritonitis.
Choice D reason:
Renal failure involves impaired kidney function and may present with specific signs, but it is not directly related to the signs described in the scenario.