The client has a 6-inch laceration on his right forearm.The arm develops an infection.Which of the following is a sign of an acute inflammatory process?
A) A blanching of the skin
B) A decrease in temperature at the site
C) A decrease in the number of white blood cells
D) A release of histamine trhat adds to the pain response

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A sign of an acute inflammatory process is pain.The swelling of inflamed tissues increases pressure on nerve endings,causing pain.Chemical substances such as histamine also stimulate nerve endings,adding to the pain response.The skin is not blanched;but rather,with the increase in local blood flow;it is reddened.The symptom of localized warmth results from a greater volume of blood at the inflammatory site.The cellular response of acute inflammation involves WBCs arriving at the site.There is an increase in WBCs,rather than a decrease.

The Client Has a 6-Inch Laceration on His Right Forearm