You are admitting a patient who presents with inflammation of his right ankle. When planning this patient's care, which of the following statements regarding acute inflammation should you recognize?
A) Inflammation is essentially synonymous with infection.
B) Inflammation may impair the healing process.
C) Inflammation is a defensive reaction intended to remove an offending agent.
D) Inflammation inhibits the release of histamines in the tissues.
Ans: C
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Inflammation is a defensive reaction intended to remove an offending agent and prepare the site for repair. Inflammation is not the same as infection, it does not impair the healing process, and it does not inhibit the release of histamines in the tissues.
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