You have a 45-year old patient admitted with suspected post-op infection to the incision on his left lower leg from recent ORIF surgery. Your patient has a dressing in place with a moderate amount of purulent drainage noted. Erythema is noted on the skin around the dressing. The skin around the dressing is warm to the touch. The patient’s vital signs are:
[Expert Solution]: You have a 45-year old patient admitted with…
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