The school nurse is providing care to a child with a sore throat. With any sign of throat infection, the nurse stresses which of the following?
A) Warm, salt water gargling
B) Fluid increase to 2500 cc
C) Obtaining a throat culture
D) Administering antiseptic lozenges
C
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When a child has a sore throat and symptoms of a possible infection occur, it is essential that a culture is obtained. A culture can identify group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection, which needs to be eliminated with use of an antibiotic. Warm, salt gargles; increasing fluids; and administering antiseptic lozenges are helpful for symptom control. Obtaining a throat culture is a priority.
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