The nurse is preparing to change the dressing of a surgical client and will be alert for which signs or symptoms of a wound infection? Select all that apply.

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Redness around the wound and an elevated temperature (101 degrees F) are common signs of infection. Redness indicates inflammation, which is part of the body's response to infection. An elevated temperature is a systemic sign that the body is fighting an infection.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Change the Dressing of a Surgical