The nurse assessing a child with cellulitis will most often find which of the following classic symptoms?
a. skin breakdown and areas of ulceration resulting from inflammation of cells
b. complaint of burning and tightness in the area of the cellulitis
c. erythema, swelling, warmth, pain, and diffuse borders of the infected area
d. no visible signs but the child will complain of varying types of pain
C
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A Incorrect. Skin breakdown and an area of ulceration is not a classic symptom of cellulitis.
B Incorrect. Further, client reports of burning and tightness in the area are not considered classic symptoms of cellulitis.
C Correct. The classic symptoms of cellulitis include erythema, swelling, warmth, and pain. Additionally, the borders of the infection will be irregular and diffuse, extended as the infection progresses.
D Incorrect. The client's report of varying types of pain is also not considered a classic symptom.
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