The 8-month-old patient has had 4 skin abscesses in the past 3 months that have required draining. Each abscess drains less than 5 mL non-purulent fluid. The infant appears well otherwise and the parents deny respiratory infections. The infant’s complete blood count shows an elevated white blood cell count without bands or segmented cells. Immunoglobulin levels are appropriate for the age of the infant. The patient has a positive nitroblue test. The nurse plans care to include which intervention?
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