The nurse assesses the patient and notes all of the following. Select all of the findings that indicate the systemic manifestations of inflammation
a. Oral temperature 38.6° C/101.5° F
b. Thick, green nasal discharge
c. Patient complaint of pain at 6 on a 0 to 10 scale on palpation of frontal and maxillary sinuses
d. WBC 20 cells/McL ? 109/L
e. Patient reports, "I'm tired all the time. I haven't felt like myself in days."
ANS: A, D, E
Systemic manifestations of inflammatory response include elevated temperature, leukocytosis, and malaise and fatigue. Purulent exudates and pain are both considered local manifestations of inflammation.
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