Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
On the fourth day after surgery, a client has a postoperative wound infection. Which of the following should the nurse assess? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
B,C,D,E
Rationale
Signs of wound infection include redness/swelling (B), fever (C), pain (D), and warmth (E). A WBC of 10,000/mm┬│ (A) is normal and not indicative of infection.