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 laboratory tests? (Select all that apply.)

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C-reactive protein, white blood cell count, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) are typically elevated in cases of osteomyelitis due to the inflammatory response and infection.

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