Which signs indicate inflammation in the UE wounds evaluation?

Which signs indicate inflammation in the UE wounds evaluation?

• A. Blue and cold
• B. White and dry
• C. Red and hot
• D. Green and swollen

Answer: (C)

Redness and warmth around a wound reflect the inflammatory response. When inflammation occurs, blood vessels dilate and blood flow to the area increases, making the skin look red and feel hot. This vasodilation brings immune cells and nutrients to help repair tissue, which is why red and hot are the best indicators of inflammation in UE wounds. The other descriptors don’t match the usual inflammatory pattern: blue and cold suggest poor perfusion, white and dry implies dryness or ischemia, and green with swelling points more toward infection with edema.

Redness and warmth around a wound reflect the inflammatory response. When inflammation occurs, blood vessels dilate and blood flow to the area increases, making the skin look red and feel hot. This vasodilation brings immune cells and nutrients to help repair tissue, which is why red and hot are the best indicators of inflammation in UE wounds. The other descriptors don’t match the usual inflammatory pattern: blue and cold suggest poor perfusion, white and dry implies dryness or ischemia, and green with swelling points more toward infection with edema.