A client comes to the physician office a few days after the client cut themselves with a knife while cooking. The area of the cut is having greenish drainage, is warm to the touch, swollen, and red. They are afebrile. The client MOST likely has:
A systemic infection
A localized infection
A normal response to the injury
An allergic reaction
The Correct Answer is B
A. A systemic infection
A systemic infection would involve symptoms throughout the body (e.g., fever, malaise, elevated heart rate).
B. A localized infection
The signs-redness, warmth, swelling, drainage-are localized to the site of injury, indicating a local infection.
C. A normal response to the injury
While some redness or swelling is expected, greenish drainage is a sign of infection, not normal healing.
D. An allergic reaction
Allergic reactions typically involve itching, hives, or rash-not purulent drainage or warmth.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. RBCs:
Red blood cells (RBCs) carry oxygen and have no role in the immune response.
B. T cells:
T cells are classified into subsets like cytotoxic (killer), helper, memory, and suppressor (regulatory) T cells, each with specialized immune functions.
C. B cells:
While B cells also have memory capabilities and produce antibodies, they are not categorized into killer or suppressor types.
D. Platelets:
Platelets are involved in blood clotting, not immunity.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Potassium
Potassium relates to fluid/electrolyte balance, not directly to infection.
B. WBC count
An elevated white blood cell (WBC) count indicates the body is mounting an immune response, suggesting infection.
C. BUN
BUN measures kidney function and hydration status, not infection.
D. RBC count
RBCs relate to oxygen-carrying capacity (anemia, blood loss), not infection.
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