A Patient Suffered a Laceration of the Shin Three Days

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient suffered a laceration of the shin three days ago,and today presents with a painful,warm,red swollen region around the area.The laceration has a purulent exudate.The clinician should recognize that the infected region is called:

• A) Contact dermatitis
• B) Folliculitis
• C) Hidradenitis suppurative
• D) Cellulitis

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