A client recovering from surgery to repair a fractured hip has a history of osteomyelitis. Which actions by the nurse may reduce this client's risk in the postoperative period?
Select all that apply.
A) Assess for pain every 1-2 hours.
B) Use sterile technique for dressing changes.
C) Assess wound for size, color, and drainage.
D) Administer antibiotics as prescribed.
E) Administer anticoagulants as prescribed.
Answer: B, C, D
A client with a history of osteomyelitis is at an increased risk for infection. Interventions that can reduce the client's risk for infection include using sterile technique for dressing changes, assessing the wound for size, color, and drainage, and administering antibiotics as prescribed. Assessing is appropriate for the nursing diagnosis of Acute Pain. Administering anticoagulants, per order, is appropriate for the client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
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