The Nurse Is Working with a Client Who Has a Diagnosis

The nurse is working with a client who has a diagnosis of cellulitis. The spouse asks the nurse: "Just what is cellulitis anyway?" Which of the following would be the nurse's best answer?

A) an infection in the intracellular spaces, which forces fluids into extracellular space
B) a reaction to an intravenous injection of fluid or medication that has extravasated into the tissue
C) a severe inflammation of cells in any area of the body that will almost always respond to anti-inflammatory drugs
D) inflammation and infection in the loose connective tissue, which extends into the dermis; it often occurs following minor trauma