The nurse reinforces teaching on prevention of osteomyelitis with a patient who has an open fracture of the right leg. Which patient statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
a. "Apply ice to right leg."
b. "Keep leg immobilized."
c. "Increase calcium intake in diet."
d. "Wash hands prior to touching fracture area."
ANS: D
Washing hands prior to touching a fracture area is the best way to help prevent osteomyelitis. C. Calcium is related to osteoporosis prevention. B. Keeping the leg immobilized relates to fat emboli reduction. A. Ice is applied to reduce swelling.
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