The patient has a 15-cm laceration on his right forearm,and an infection develops.Which of the following is a sign of an acute inflammatory process?

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A release of histamine is a sign of an acute inflammatory process, as histamine is released by damaged cells and causes vasodilation and pain. Blanching of the skin would indicate vasoconstriction and decreased blood flow, which is not a sign of inflammation. A decrease in temperature at the site could indicate a decrease in blood flow or nerve damage, but it is not a direct sign of inflammation. A decrease in the number of white blood cells would actually be a negative sign, as the role of WBCs is to fight infection and inflammation.

The Patient Has a 15-Cm Laceration on His Right Forearm,and