The nurse assesses a cut that is 24 hours old and finds that the site is swollen,red,and tender to the touch.Which cell types are responsible for these assessment findings?

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Basophils and eosinophils release histamine,kinins,and other substances that cause the manifestations of inflammation.Erythrocytes carry oxygen,and platelets help stop bleeding.Plasma cells and B-lymphocytes produce antibodies to help fight infection,and natural killer cells destroy invading bacteria.

The Nurse Assesses a Cut That Is 24 Hours Old