Mr. H complained of pain in his right ring finger and on examination;it was found that the affected finger and the dorsum of the right hand were edematous and red streaks emanated on his right arm. These red streaks are an indicator of hospital-acquired infection, which he might have developed after the surgery. Characters in the case: Mr. Hutchinson, nurse, and doctor. Adequate information: Pain in the right ring finger. To determine: The prediction of Mr. H. recovery as uneventful or problematic.

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Mr. H complained of pain in his right ring finger and on examination;it was found that the affected finger and the dorsum of the right hand were edematous and red streaks emanated on his right arm. These red streaks are an indicator of hospital-acquired infection, which he might have developed after the surgery.

Characters in the case:

Mr. Hutchinson, nurse, and doctor.

Adequate information:

Pain in the right ring finger.

To determine:

The prediction of Mr. H. recovery as uneventful or problematic.

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