The nurse has reinforced teaching with a patient who has an open fracture of the right leg about prevention of osteomyelitis. Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
a. "Wash hands prior to touching fracture area."
b. "Increase calcium intake in diet."
c. "Keep leg immobilized."
d. "Apply ice to right leg."
ANS: A
A. Washing hands prior to touching a fracture area is the best way to help prevent osteomyelitis. B. Calcium is related to osteoporosis prevention. C. Keeping the leg immobilized relates to fat emboli reduction. D. Ice is applied to reduce swelling.
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