________ is an infection inside a bone.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis is an infection inside a bone.
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The informatics nurse reviews the implementation plan for the new health information system. When should the nurse expect the strategic planning process to end?
A) System implementation. B) Review of lessons learned. C) Purchase of the equipment. D) Hiring of the IT support staff.
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