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What happens to cause the tissue around a cut to become swollen, red, and painful?

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Answer:

Infection sets up in the cut if it's not taken care of properly meaning using hydrogen peroxide and then using antibiotic salve and a band-aid over it.

Explanation: I'm in nursing in high school

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Answer:

chemicals are expelled from the white blood cells into the wound site, and this is what causes the redness and warmth.

Step-by-step explanation:

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