An adolescent is brought to the health-care provider's office for evaluation of an arm lesion that is swollen, red, and warm. There is also a fluid weeping from the wound. The nurse should anticipate which test will most likely be ordered?

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The presence of a swollen, red, and warm lesion with fluid weeping suggests an infection. A culture and sensitivity test of the fluid will help identify the causative organism and determine the most effective antibiotic treatment.

An Adolescent Is Brought to the Health-Care Provider's Office for Evaluation