A physician documents that a patient is having purulent drainage from a wound. What does the nurse understand is most likely the cause?
A) Ringworm
B) Viral infection
C) Fungal infection
D) Bacterial infection

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Purulent drainage is a creamy, viscous, pale yellow or yellow-green fluid exudate that is the result of fluid remains of liquefied necrosis of tissues. Bacterial infection is the most common cause. The character of the pus, including its color, consistency, quantity, or odor, may be of diagnostic significance.

A Physician Documents That a Patient Is Having Purulent Drainage