The nurse explains to a patient with a painful toe that the pain is related to the inflammatory response, which causes the discomfort by the:
a. swelling, which compresses nerves.
b. enzyme release, which irritates the area.
c. acidic waste from the destroyed cells.
d. heat of lysis, which affects the nerves.
A
The swelling brought on by the fluid that collects at the site compresses nerves, causing pain.
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