The nurse is performing a physical assessment of the elderly patient. What would the nurse expect to find if the patient has cellulitis of the left lower extremity?
A) Skin that is cool to the touch
B) Loss of hair on one or both legs
C) Thick, leathery skin
D) Skin that is red and swollen
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