A patient recovering from knee surgery has a surgical infection. What findings indicate that the patient is experiencing a systemic reaction?
Select all that apply.
1. WBC 14,200 mm3
2. 10% bands
3. erythema
4. pain at the surgical site
5. respiratory rate of 16
Correct Answer: 1,2
Signs of a systemic infection include an elevated white blood cell count and elevated band count. Erythema and pain are indications of a local reaction to an infection. A respiratory rate of 16 is a normal finding.
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