A nurse is collecting data from four clients who have wounds. The nurse should recognize that which of the following clients has a manifestation of a wound infection?

A client who has swelling and tenderness around the wound

A client who has brown crusting over the wound

A client who has serosanguineous drainage from the wound

A client who has urticaria and itching around the wound

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Swelling and tenderness around the wound are common signs of infection, indicating an inflammatory response to the presence of bacteria.
B.   Brown crusting over the wound may suggest the presence of a scab or dried exudate, which is a normal part of the healing process and not necessarily indicative of infection.
C.   Serosanguineous drainage is a type of wound drainage that is typically not a sign of infection but rather a mix of clear and blood-tinged fluid.
D.   Urticaria and itching around the wound suggest an allergic reaction rather than a wound infection.

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Correct Answer is ["B","C"]

Explanation

A. Codeine is an opioid analgesic.
B. Acetaminophen is a nonopioid analgesic.
C. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), also considered a nonopioid analgesic.
D. Fentanyl is an opioid analgesic.
E. Oxycodone is an opioid analgesic.

A. Escherichia coli B. Staphylococcus aureus C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa D. Streptococcus B

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. While E. coli is a common cause of urinary tract infections and other gastrointestinal infections, it is not a typical pathogen associated with osteomyelitis.
B. This bacterium is the most common cause of acute osteomyelitis, especially the methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strain.
C. Pseudomonas is more commonly associated with infections in immunocompromised individuals or those with chronic diseases, but it is not a typical cause of acute osteomyelitis.
D. Group B Streptococcus is not a common cause of acute osteomyelitis.
Staphylococcus aureus, including MRSA, is more frequently implicated in bone infections.

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