A patient with a foot infection says, "I can hardly walk on my foot because it is stiff and swollen." What nursing response is indicated?
1. "Infections in the foot always swell because of gravity."
2. "The swelling and pain help remind you not to overuse your foot."
3. "That is a sign of infection that would not have occurred if the area was only inflamed."
4. "Swelling indicates that your infection is getting worse."
5. "Inflammation often causes pain and tissue swelling."
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