The nurse has completed discharge teaching with a patient related to signs and symptoms of infection. Which statement would indicate the patient needs additional teaching?
A) "I should notify my physician if my dressing has a foul odor."
B) "I should not have swelling and pain to the wound."
C) "It is normal for the edges of the wound to be slightly raised."
D) "Red streaks in the skin near the wound are normal and will disappear."
Ans: D
Feedback: A foul odor, temperature elevation, and red streaks near the wound are signs of infection. The patient needs further teaching if he or she thinks red streaks in the skin are normal.
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