Which of the following is an example of a reservoir in the chain of infection?

A. To relieve itching or discomfort: Skin biopsies are not typically performed to relieve itching or discomfort. Other treatments, such as topical medications or systemic therapies, may be used for symptomatic relief.
B. To improve the appearance of the skin: Skin biopsies are not performed for cosmetic purposes. They are diagnostic procedures used to obtain tissue samples for examination under a microscope to diagnose or rule out various skin conditions.
C. To remove a suspicious lesion: Skin biopsies are commonly performed to remove suspicious lesions, such as moles, growths, or areas of abnormal skin, for further evaluation and diagnosis.
This helps determine if the lesion is benign or malignant and guides subsequent treatment decisions.
D. To treat a skin infection: Skin biopsies are not performed as a primary treatment for skin infections. Biopsies are diagnostic procedures used to obtain tissue samples for analysis and are not typically indicated for treating infections.

A. Normal white blood cell count: In wound sepsis, the white blood cell count is typically elevated as part of the body's immune response to infection, not normal.
B. Fever and chills: Fever (hyperthermia) and chills are common signs of systemic infection, including wound sepsis. They indicate an inflammatory response and activation of the body's defense mechanisms.
C. Decreased pain at the wound site: Increased pain at the wound site is more commonly associated with wound infection, not decreased pain.
D. Redness and swelling: Redness (erythema) and swelling (edema) are local signs of inflammation and can be present in infected wounds, but they are not specific to wound sepsis and may occur in non-infected wounds as well.