A patient has been receiving home health care and IV antimicrobial therapy for osteomyelitis (infection of the bone)of the lower right leg for the past 4 weeks.What will the nurse assess to evaluate the effectiveness of the antimicrobial agent?(Select all that apply.)

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Ongoing evaluation of treatment effectiveness includes assessing for pain of the affected leg,monitoring the patient's temperature,observing the affected extremity for decreased signs of infection (including reduced swelling,wound discharge,and redness),and monitoring the CBC and sedimentation rate through regular laboratory data.Culture and sensitivity testing should be completed before therapy to determine the most effective drug for therapy.

A Patient Has Been Receiving Home Health Care and IV