Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis ( 16 Questions)
Which laboratory tests should the nurse review to assess infection and inflammation? (Select all that apply.).
A complete blood count (CBC) is a valuable laboratory test to assess infection and inflammation. It can show elevated white blood cell count (indicating infection) and changes in red blood cell parameters, such as anemia, which may occur in chronic infections.
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a useful laboratory test for assessing inflammation. In osteomyelitis, ESR is often elevated, reflecting the inflammatory response in the body.
C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are another valuable laboratory marker of inflammation. CRP is produced in response to inflammation, and elevated levels are often seen in individuals with osteomyelitis.
Blood glucose levels are not directly related to the assessment of infection and inflammation in osteomyelitis. While diabetes is a risk factor for osteomyelitis, blood glucose levels do not provide specific information about the extent or severity of the infection.
Serum electrolytes are not typically assessed for the diagnosis or monitoring of osteomyelitis. They are more relevant in assessing electrolyte balance and metabolic status rather than infection and inflammation. Questions Questions
Choice A rationale:
A complete blood count (CBC) is a valuable laboratory test to assess infection and inflammation.
It can show elevated white blood cell count (indicating infection) and changes in red blood cell parameters, such as anemia, which may occur in chronic infections.
Choice B rationale:
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a useful laboratory test for assessing inflammation.
In osteomyelitis, ESR is often elevated, reflecting the inflammatory response in the body.
Choice C rationale:
C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are another valuable laboratory marker of inflammation.
CRP is produced in response to inflammation, and elevated levels are often seen in individuals with osteomyelitis.
Choice D rationale:
Blood glucose levels are not directly related to the assessment of infection and inflammation in osteomyelitis.
While diabetes is a risk factor for osteomyelitis, blood glucose levels do not provide specific information about the extent or severity of the infection.
Choice E rationale:
Serum electrolytes are not typically assessed for the diagnosis or monitoring of osteomyelitis.
They are more relevant in assessing electrolyte balance and metabolic status rather than infection and inflammation.
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