The nurse would be concerned that a patient is exhibiting signs and symptoms of inflammation when which of the following are assessed in a leg wound? Select all that apply.

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The nurse would be concerned that a patient is exhibiting signs and symptoms of inflammation when which of the following are assessed in a leg wound?  Select all that apply.

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Leg edema, severe pain from swelling, and severe erythema of leg are all indicators of inflammation in a wound. A cool leg to touch and decreased peripheral pulses could be indicative of decreased blood flow, but not necessarily inflammation.

The Nurse Would Be Concerned That a Patient Is Exhibiting