A nurse is assessing a child with Henoch Schonlein purpura. Which of the following orders should be clarified with the doctor?
1. C-reactive protein lab
2. Abdominal ultrasound
3. A cystoscopy procedure
4. CBC lab
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1. A CRP will give information about the amount of inflammation in the body.
2. An abdominal ultrasound enables the nurse to have views of the kidneys.
3. A cystoscopy only views the bladder. Information is needed about the kidneys.
4. A CBC will help identify if an infection is present.
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