Which of the following would the nurse expect to find in a child with cellulitis?

A) Red raised hair follicles
B) Warmth at skin disruption site
C) Papules progressing to vesicles
D) Honey-colored exudate


B
Response:
Cellulitis is manifested by erythema, pain, edema, and warmth at the site of skin disruption. Red raised hair follicles would indicate folliculitis. Papules progressing to vesicles and a honey-colored exudate would suggest nonbullous impetigo.

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