Which of these signs may indicate development of infection in a postoperative kidney transplant client who is on immunosuppressive therapy?
A)cloudy urine
B)development of rales
C)fever of 103 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
D)severe,excruciating pain in the wound site

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Immunosuppressive drug therapy is used to decrease the chance of organ rejection.The greatest complication is infection,and the client should be taught to monitor urine for cloudiness and for a slight elevation in temperature,as the immunosuppressive drug masks the signs of infection.

Which of These Signs May Indicate Development of Infection in a Postoperative