A client with chronic osteomyelitis is being discharged from the hospital. What information is important for the nurse to teach this client and family? (Select all that apply.)
a. Adherence to the antibiotic regimen
b. Correct intramuscular injection technique
c. Eating high-protein and high-carbohydrate foods
d. Keeping daily follow-up appointments
e. Proper use of the intravenous equipment
ANS: A, C, E
The client going home with chronic osteomyelitis will need long-term antibiotic therapyâ€"first intravenous, then oral. The client needs education on how to properly administer IV antibiotics, care for the IV line, adhere to the regimen, and eat a healthy diet to encourage wound healing. The antibiotics are not given by IM injection. The client does not need daily follow-up.
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