Which clinical manifestation would serve to alert the nurse that a client's osteomyelitis is chronic, rather than acute?
A. Ulceration of the skin
B. Temperature more than 101° F (38° C)
C. Erythema of the affected area
D. Swelling around the affected area
A
Fever, swelling, and erythema are far less common in chronic osteomyelitis, whereas ulceration, sinus tract formation, and localized pain are more characteristic.
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