A nurse cares for a client experiencing an acute-phase inflammatory response. Which clinical manifestation does the nurse expect upon physical assessment?
A) Leukopenia
B) Decreased serum proteins
C) Pyrexia
D) Decreased erythrocytes

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Pyrexia, or fever, is a common clinical manifestation of the acute-phase inflammatory response as the body increases temperature to fight off infection.

A Nurse Cares for a Client Experiencing an Acute-Phase Inflammatory