The nurse is educating the patient about the signs and symptoms of a wound infection. Which statement indicates a need for further education?

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An infected wound shows clinical signs of infection, including redness, warmth, and increased drainage that may or may not be purulent (contain pus), and has a bacterial count in the tissue of at least 10⁵/g of tissue sampled when cultured. The wound will need to be treated for the infection.

The Nurse Is Educating the Patient About the Signs and Symptoms