CONSULTATION AND/OR REFERRAL
Consult with or refer to a physician or nurse practitioner if:
o systemic symptoms present or progression of disease is rapid,
o no improvement after 48 hours of antibiotics,
o client is diabetic and /or immunocompromised,
o pain is out of proportion to the clinical findings,
o cellulitis is over or involves a joint, or
o any facial cellulitis.
DOCUMENTATION
As per agency policy