A 6-year-old male presents with fever, pain, swelling, and warmth and is diagnosed with osteomyelitis.In addition to the clinical symptoms, the nurse would expect elevations in which lab tests? (select all that apply)

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Children often will present with fever, elevated white blood cell count (50-70%), elevated C-reactive protein (98%), and elevated ESR (90%).

A 6-Year-Old Male Presents with Fever, Pain, Swelling, and Warmth