The nurse is assessing a client with local cellulitis due to an insect bite. Which symptoms will the nurse anticipate?
A) Swelling
B) Chills
C) Redness
D) Heat
E) Pain
A) Swelling
C) Redness
D) Heat
E) Pain
Explanation: A) Swelling, redness, heat, and pain are all symptoms of acute, local inflammation.
B) Chills are a symptom of systemic inflammation.
C) Swelling, redness, heat, and pain are all symptoms of acute, local inflammation.
D) Swelling, redness, heat, and pain are all symptoms of acute, local inflammation.
E) Swelling, redness, heat, and pain are all symptoms of acute, local inflammation.
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