Which of the following choices lists the correct signs of inflammation? a. redness, heat, swelling, and pain b. redness, swelling, amount of ecchymosis, and use of body part c. redness, heat, swelling, and amount of ecchymosis d. swelling, amount of ecchymosis, use of body part, and drainage

A. Redness, heat, swelling and pain.

A. Redness, heat, swelling, and pain

Explanation: Inflammation is the body’s way of responding and fighting when it’s invaded by a pathogen or injured through trauma. Inflammation can occur with any threat or injury to the body. If a pathogen is present, the body has specific steps that it goes through to mount an immune response against the pathogen. Inflammation has specific signs and symptoms:

•Redness

•Heat

•Swelling

•Pain

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