A Cat Scratches a Patient on the Arm

question 13

Multiple Choice

A cat scratches a patient on the arm. Twenty-four hours later, the area is swollen and red. What additional signs or symptoms is the patient most likely to exhibit?

• A) Fever and hypotension
• B) Loss of appetite
• C) Pain and warmth at the injury site
• D) Urticaria

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