The nurse would assess a client with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) for the major clinical manifestation indicating the onset of the lower respiratory phase, which is
A) dry, nonproductive cough.
B) hemoptysis.
C) pleuritic pain.
D) rapid temperature elevation.

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A dry, nonproductive cough signals the onset of the lower respiratory phase of SARS.

The Nurse Would Assess a Client with Severe Acute Respiratory