The nurse is preparing a client with osteomyelitis of the left tibia for discharge. The nurse stresses the importance of the following information:
A)
"You will need to continue to take antibiotics for another four to eight weeks."
B)
"You can start to do light weight bearing on the leg in one week."
C)
"Be sure to do active range-of-motion exercises to the left leg daily."
D)
"You can apply heat to the leg if you are having a lot of pain and discomfort."
A
Explanation:
A)
Prolonged antibiotic therapy will be necessary for adequate eradication of the organism, usually staphylococcus. Weight bearing should be avoided to prevent fracture. Range-of-motion exercises and heat increase circulation and encourage spread of the organism.
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B)
Prolonged antibiotic therapy will be necessary for adequate eradication of the organism, usually staphylococcus. Weight bearing should be avoided to prevent fracture. Range-of-motion exercises and heat increase circulation and encourage spread of the organism.
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Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Prolonged antibiotic therapy will be necessary for adequate eradication of the organism, usually staphylococcus. Weight bearing should be avoided to prevent fracture. Range-of-motion exercises and heat increase circulation and encourage spread of the organism.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Prolonged antibiotic therapy will be necessary for adequate eradication of the organism, usually staphylococcus. Weight bearing should be avoided to prevent fracture. Range-of-motion exercises and heat increase circulation and encourage spread of the organism.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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