A Hospital Patient Has a Large, Superficial Wound on Her

A hospital patient has a large, superficial wound on her elbow that was the result of shearing action when she was moved up in her bed. The patient's husband mentions that the wound looks infected and irritated because the wound bed is completely red. Which of the following responses would be inappropriate?

A) "Even though it is red, it doesn't mean that the wound is infected."
B) "The red areas show that there is enough circulation to facilitate healing."
C) "Those are fresh blood vessels that are a sign of healthy healing."
D) "A thin sheet of blood clotting is actually desirable and not a sign that your wife's wound is infected."

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