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QUESTION 19 Ellen is a 61-year-old female who presents with a chief complaint of neck pain. The
history of present illness reveals that Ellen felt as though a bug bit her behind the neck a few days ago. A day or two later it started to hurt, and when she began to pick at it she felt
drainage come out. She is here now for evaluation. Physical exam reveals an 3 cm x 3 cm draining abscess in the right post auricular region with posterior cervical lymphadenopathy. Ellen has a temperature today of 101.9“ F. The AGACNP knows that in addition to incision
and drainage of the abscess. effective management must include: P A Systemic
antibiotics 1" B Tetanus immune
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