The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient with a Diagnosis of Inflammation.The

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a patient with a diagnosis of inflammation.The nurse would expect to find which of the following signs and symptoms consistent with acute inflammation? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Heat
• B) Erythema
• C) Pain
• D) Swelling
• E) Exudates
• F) Loss of function

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Definitions:

Erectile Tissue

Spongy tissue that can become engorged with blood, leading to an erection of body parts like the penis, clitoris, and nipples.

Glans Penis

The rounded head (tip) of the penis, which is richly supplied with nerve endings and is highly sensitive.

Lymphatic Fluid

A clear, watery fluid that travels through the lymphatic system, carrying cells that help fight infection and disease.

Male Urethra

The tube that conveys urine from the bladder to the outside of the male body and also serves as a passage for semen during ejaculation.