A diabetic client has injured his foot while walking barefoot on the lawn. On admission, which of the following assessment findings would be considered a localized cardinal sign of acute inflammation?
A) Temperature of 101°F
B) Fatigue with listlessness
C) Redness and edema at the injured site
D) Urine output of less than 500 mL/24 hours (low)
Ans: C
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Localized manifestations include redness, swelling, and heat. Fever and fatigue are systemic manifestations of acute inflammation. Low urine output is not a localized sign but could be a systemic manifestation if the client goes into septic shock.
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