Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is 3 days post-operative from a right mastectomyWhich of the following should the nurse recognize as a sign of possible infection? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
C, D, F, G
Rationale
Decreased consciousness (C), elevated WBCs (D), lung crackles (F), and red, warm incision (G) indicate possible infection.