Clients with chronic, unremitting osteomyelitis may benefit from the use of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO). The purpose of HBO is to
A. Increase tissue perfusion.
B. Provide a bacteriocidal effect.
C. Decrease the client's pain.
D. Increase the client's mobility.
A
The goal of hyperbaric oxygen therapy is to increase tissue perfusion with a high concentration of oxygen that infuses into tissues to promote healing.
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