A patient with an infection of the wrist and forearm is to wear a splint. The nurse identifies which rationale for this intervention?
1. To stop exudate and pus formation
2. To decrease the white blood cell count
3. To support the limb because of loss of function related to the pain and swelling
4. To reduce the redness
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Rationale 1: The splint will not stop exudate and pus formation.
Rationale 2: The splint will not decrease the white blood cell count.
Rationale 3: One of the five cardinal symptoms of local inflammation is the loss of function related to pain and swelling. The splint will help support the painful limb.
Rationale 4: The splint will not reduce the redness.
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