A client with diabetes punctured his foot with a broken acorn in the yard. Within a week, the client developed osteomyelitis of the foot. The client was admitted for IV antibiotic therapy
How long does the nurse anticipate the client will receive IV antibiotics? A) 6 months
B) 3 months
C) 7 to 10 days
D) 3 to 6 weeks
D
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Identification of the causative organism to initiate appropriate and ongoing antibiotic therapy for infection control. IV antibiotic therapy is administered for 3 to 6 weeks. Oral antibiotics then follow for as long as 3 months.
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