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166. A home care patient with a chronic wound has a new onset of fever, chills, and increasing wound pain. What is the immediate clinical action?

A. Continue routine wound care
B. Notify the physician immediately, suspecting a systemic infection (e.g., cellulitis, sepsis)
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C. Apply a cold compress
D. Tell the patient to rest more

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  • Continue routine wound care
  • Notify the physician immediately, suspecting a systemic infection (e.g., cellulitis, sepsis)
  • Apply a cold compress
  • Tell the patient to rest more

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