A chronic leg wound has increased exudate with foul odor, erythema, and elevated temperature to periwound. There is swelling with new areas of skin breakdown. A provider is using the mnemonics NERDS and STONEES as a guide to differentiate if the wound is locally infected or if there is spreading infection. The provider is correct when deciding there is spreading infection and plans to initiate systemic antimicrobial therapy as part of plan of care. true or false
