A nurse is caring for a client with a wound on the lower extremity. What findings would the nurse
observe that would indicate an infection?
The wound base appears pink to red, with serous drainage, and the client's oral temperature is 101.5°F (38.6° C).
The wound base appears yellow, with serosanguineous drainage, and the client's oral temperature is 101.5° (38.6°
C).
The wound base appears yellow, with serous drainage, and the client's oral temperature is 99°F (37.2° C).
The wound base appears swollen and red, with yellow purulent drainage, and the client's oral temperature is 99°F
(37.2° C)