Lab results for a client are consistent with inflammation. What is the nurse's understanding of inflammation? Select all that apply.
A) It is defined as a protective tissue response.
B) It is a response to tissue injury.
C) It involves the destruction of tissue.
D) It indicates the presence of an infection.
E) It begins the process of tissue repair.
A) It is defined as a protective tissue response.
B) It is a response to tissue injury.
C) It involves the destruction of tissue.
E) It begins the process of tissue repair.
Explanation: A) Inflammation is a protective tissue response that involves the destruction of damaged tissue, and begins the process of tissue repair.
B) Inflammation is a protective tissue response that involves the destruction of damaged tissue, and begins the process of tissue repair.
C) Inflammation is a protective tissue response that involves the destruction of damaged tissue, and begins the process of tissue repair.
D) Inflammation does not necessarily indicate the presence of an infection.
E) Inflammation is a protective tissue response that involves the destruction of damaged tissue, and begins the process of tissue repair.
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