Practice Question
A nurse is collecting data from four clients who have wounds. The nurse should recognize that which of the following clients has manifested a wound infection?
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Correct Answer:
Client who has swelling and tenderness around the wound
Rationale:
💎 Swelling and tenderness are classic signs of a wound infection due to the inflammatory response to invading pathogens.
💎 Infected wounds often become painful and edematous as white blood cells and fluid accumulate to fight infection.
💎 Other infection signs can include redness, warmth, purulent drainage, and increased local or systemic temperature.
💎 Early recognition allows for prompt treatment, reducing complications such as abscess formation or systemic spread.
💎 Serosanguineous drainage, urticaria (hives), or “bromocriptine over the wound” do not specifically indicate infection.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4