The nurse is assessing Mr.Clarence's abdominal wound.Which of the following signs would alert the nurse to an infection?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If the edges of the wound are warm to the touch, it could indicate an infection as warmth can be a sign of inflammation. The absence of bleeding and sutures in place are not necessarily signs of infection, and the edges being well approximated may indicate proper healing, but not necessarily the absence of infection.

The Nurse Is Assessing Mr