The nurse assesses the patient and notes all of the following. Select all of the findings that indicate the systemic manifestations of inflammation. A) Oral temperature 38.6° C/101.5° F B) Thick, green nasal discharge C) Patient complaint of pain at 6 on a 0 to 10 scale on palpation of frontal and maxillary sinuses D) WBC 20 cells/McL $\times$ 10⁹/L E) Patient reports, "I'm tired all the time. I haven't felt like myself in days."

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Systemic manifestations of inflammatory response include elevated temperature, leukocytosis, and malaise and fatigue. Purulent exudates and pain are both considered local manifestations of inflammation.

The Nurse Assesses the Patient and Notes All of the Following