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11 years ago
The nurse would be concerned that a patient is exhibiting signs and symptoms of inflammation when which of the following are assessed in a leg wound?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. leg edema
2. severe pain from swelling
3. severe erythema of leg
4. leg is cool to touch
5. decreased peripheral pulses
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11 years ago
1,2,3

Rationale 1: Leg edema. This is due to accumulated fluid at the site.
Rationale 2: Severe pain from swelling. This is because of tissue swelling and chemical irritation of nerve endings.
Rationale 3: Severe erythema of leg. This is a cardinal sign of inflammation.
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