A three-year-old is admitted to the hospital unit with cellulitis of the neck. The nurse will expect medical treatment to include:
A)Topical antibiotics.
B)Intravenous antibiotics.
C)Incision and drainage.
D)Intravenous corticosteroids.

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Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that typically requires treatment with antibiotics. Given the severity of the infection (involving the neck), intravenous antibiotics may be necessary in this case to ensure prompt and effective treatment. Topical antibiotics may not be sufficient for treating a systemic infection, and corticosteroids are generally not indicated for treating cellulitis. Incision and drainage may be necessary if an abscess or collection of pus is present, but this is not always required for treating cellulitis.

A Three-Year-Old Is Admitted to the Hospital Unit with Cellulitis