A Patient Has a Wound on His Thigh That Is

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient has a wound on his thigh that is swollen and red.The nurse assesses that the surrounding tissue has a dusky blue color with a few small dark blisters.Which other assessment findings would cause the nurse to alert the healthcare provider about possible necrotizing fasciitis (NF) ? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.

• A)Blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg.
• B)The patient reports recently taking steroids for a severe ear infection.
• C)The patient works in an elementary school.
• D)The patient reports pain as a 9 on the 1 to 10 pain scale.
• E)The patient's body mass index is 31.

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