A client was admitted with a possible diagnosis of osteomyel…
A client was admitted with a possible diagnosis of osteomyelitis. Based on the documentation below, which laboratory result is the priority for the nurse to report to the physician? 03/12/XX 0900 Client admitted with elevated temperature of 102o F, complaining of bone pain and muscle spasms. Laboratory called with the following results; rheumatoid factor negative, blood culture positive (+) for Staphylococcus aureus, alkaline phosphate 60 International Units/Liter, erythrocyte sedimentation rate 10mm/hr. Susan Wright, RN