Nurse Teachings on Signs and Symptoms of Inflammation

Nurse educated patient and caregiver on signs and symptoms of inflammation as follows:

  1. Pain: Pain at the site of injury is secondary to chemical mediators of pain, such as, histamine, bradykinin, and prostaglandins.
  2. Heat: Heat is secondary to increased blood flow to the site of injury, providing more oxygen and cells needed for protection and healing of the site.
  3. Redness: Redness is secondary to increased blood flow to the site of injury, providing more oxygen and cells needed for protection and healing of the site.
  4. Swelling: Increased accumulation of fluid at the site of injury results in swelling.

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