A patient sustained an injury to the arm 2 days ago. The patient presents today concerned that the wound is not healing. Which findings would the nurse immediately communicate to the health care provider?. Select all that apply.
A) The skin over the area is tight and red.
B) The pain from the wound seems out of proportion to the injury.
C) The wound edges have separated.
D) Crepitus is present around the wound.
E) The patient reports flulike symptoms.
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