In some diseases, an infection causes a high fever, resulting in a crisisstate. Once body temperature begins to return to normal, the person ison the way to recovery. If you were looking for symptoms in a personwho had just passed through the crisis state, would you look for dry,pale skin or flushed, wet skin? Explain.

In some diseases, an infection causes a high fever, resulting in a crisisstate. Once body temperature begins to return to normal, the person ison the way to recovery. If you were looking for symptoms in a personwho had just passed through the crisis state, would you look for dry,pale skin or flushed, wet skin? Explain.

Body Structures & Functions Updated

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ISBN:9780357191606

Author:Scott

Publisher:Scott

Chapter5: Integumentary System

Section: Chapter Questions

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