As you continue to assess H.K. over the following days, what evidence will you look for that
antibiotics are effectively treating the infection?
What will be an ideal response?
• White blood cells (WBCs) will decrease on laboratory work.
• Patient temperature will be within normal limits (WNL).
• Wound will show signs of healing, and purulent drainage will cease.
• Pain in leg will decrease.
• Erythrocyte sedimentation rate will decrease.
• Wound cultures will come back negative for organism growth.
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