An older confused patient is recovering from a stage IV sacral pressure ulcer. The nurse shows an understanding of this patient's risk for developing osteomyelitis by
a. adhering to sterile technique when chang-ing the wound's dressing.
b. assessing and documenting the patient's vital signs regularly.
c. managing the patient's antibiotic therapy as prescribed.
d. ensuring that the patient's diet includes sufficient protein.
A
Prevention of osteomyelitis includes using sterile technique during dressing changes and follow-ing strict wound precautions. The other actions are not as important for preventing this complica-tion, although they are part of the patient's nursing care plan.
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