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A Patient Diagnosed with Osteomyelitis Has a Fever of 101

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A patient diagnosed with osteomyelitis has a fever of 101.2°F, a white blood cell count of 22,000, and is complaining of severe leg pain. Which physician's order should the nurse implement first? A patient diagnosed with osteomyelitis has a fever of 101.2°F, a white blood cell count of 22,000, and is complaining of severe leg pain. Which physician's order should the nurse implement first?   A)  Start IV D51/2 NS at 125 ml/hr B)  Blood cultures ×2 at different sites C)  Rocephin 1 gram IV twice a day D)  Acetaminophen 650 mg PO for temperature above 100°F E)  Morphine 4 mg IV for pain


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