ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question

The client comes to the emergency department complaining of pain in the right forearm. The nurse notes a large area of redness and edema over the forearm, and the client has an elevated temperature. Which condition should the nurse suspect?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Redness, edema, and fever suggest cellulitis, a bacterial skin infection, the most likely diagnosis.

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