The nurse suspects that a patient is experiencing a local inflammatory response. What findings would support this conclusion?

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Heat at the site of injury, edema, and functional impairment are all classic signs of local inflammation. A temperature under 96.8°F (36°C) is indicative of hypothermia and decreased body temperature, not inflammation. Increased platelets may be indicative of systemic inflammation, but not specifically local inflammation.

The Nurse Suspects That a Patient Is Experiencing a Local