On which region of the body would the nurse most expect to observe erysipelas?
A)Abdomen
B)Ankles
C)Neck
D)Back

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A)Erysipelas, a superficial cellulitis of the skin caused by group A streptococcus, usually affects the lower extremities or the face. The involved area is bright red and raised with well-defined borders.
B)Erysipelas, a superficial cellulitis of the skin caused by group A streptococcus, usually affects the lower extremities or the face. The involved area is bright red and raised with well-defined borders.
C)Erysipelas, a superficial cellulitis of the skin caused by group A streptococcus, usually affects the lower extremities or the face. The involved area is bright red and raised with well-defined borders.
D)Erysipelas, a superficial cellulitis of the skin caused by group A streptococcus, usually affects the lower extremities or the face. The involved area is bright red and raised with well-defined borders.

On Which Region of the Body Would the Nurse Most