Which of the following is NOT listed as a common sign of infection to observe and report?

• A. Fever
• B. Sneezing
• C. Drainage
• D. Redness

Answer: (B)

Recognizing infection involves noticing systemic and local inflammatory signs. A fever shows the body's overall response to infection and should be reported. Drainage from a wound or incision signals local infection and needs reporting. Redness around a site reflects inflammation and possible infection and also warrants reporting. Sneezing, by contrast, is usually a reflex to clear irritants and is commonly caused by allergies or a simple cold rather than an infection involving tissue invasion. Because sneezing alone isn’t a reliable indicator that an infection is present, it isn’t listed among the common signs to observe and report. If sneezing occurs with other symptoms like fever or purulent drainage, that combination would be more concerning and would require reporting.