This infectious disease is transmitted by a virus. symptoms may vary, from a stuffy nose to coughing and a fever. this disease basically attacks the mucous membranes of the nose and throat but can attack the entire respiratory system. this infectious disease is

The most common infectious disease is a common cold which is a viral infection that is characterized by varying symptoms like stuffy nose to coughing and a fever. This disease basically attacks the mucous membranes of the nose and throat but can attack the entire respiratory system. Usually this is a self limited disease. 

If these are the missing choices: a. to determine skin temperature, place the back of your hand against the patient's skin.b. determine body temperature by touching the patient's hands and feet.c. skin temperature will tell you very little about this patient's condition or well-being.d. the patient's skin temperature and color will likely be warm and red.my answer is: a. to determine skin temperature, place the back of your hand against the patient's skin. using the back of the hand to check for temperature rather than the palm is more effective because the back of the hand has more nerves that can feel and transmit the temperature than the palm.