Which of the following findings suggests that a wound is infected with pyogenic bacteria?
A)Sanguineous exudate
B)Serous exudate
C)Serosanguineous exudate
D)Purulent exudate

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A)Purulent exudate is more commonly called pus, and it is created by microorganisms known as pyogenic bacteria. In contrast, sanguineous exudate consists of large amounts of red blood cells; serous exudate is clear or straw colored and has few cells; and serosanguineous exudate consists of both clear and blood-tinged drainage.
B)Purulent exudate is more commonly called pus, and it is created by microorganisms known as pyogenic bacteria. In contrast, sanguineous exudate consists of large amounts of red blood cells; serous exudate is clear or straw colored and has few cells; and serosanguineous exudate consists of both clear and blood-tinged drainage.
C)Purulent exudate is more commonly called pus, and it is created by microorganisms known as pyogenic bacteria. In contrast, sanguineous exudate consists of large amounts of red blood cells; serous exudate is clear or straw colored and has few cells; and serosanguineous exudate consists of both clear and blood-tinged drainage.
D)Purulent exudate is more commonly called pus, and it is created by microorganisms known as pyogenic bacteria. In contrast, sanguineous exudate consists of large amounts of red blood cells; serous exudate is clear or straw colored and has few cells; and serosanguineous exudate consists of both clear and blood-tinged drainage.

Which of the Following Findings Suggests That a Wound Is