When taking a history on a child with a possible diagnosis of cellulitis,what should be the priority nursing assessment to help establish a diagnosis?
A) Any pain the child is experiencing
B) Enlarged, mobile, and nontender lymph nodes
C) Child's urinalysis results
D) Recent infections or signs of infection

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Cellulitis may follow an upper respiratory infection,sinusitis,otitis media,or a tooth abscess.The affected area is red,hot,tender,and indurated.Pain is important,but the history of recent infections is more relevant to the diagnosis.Lymph nodes may be enlarged (lymphadenitis),but they are not mobile and are nontender.Lymphangitis may be seen with red "streaking" of the surrounding area.An abnormal urinalysis result is not usually associated with cellulitis.

When Taking a History on a Child with a Possible