Mr. Simon is returning to the clinic for a follow up after a recent right knee surgery. Upon assessment, the nurse notices several indications that the patient has developed osteomyelitis. Select all that apply to this condition:
A. There is pus-looking drainage from the incision
B. The client's right lower leg is pale and cool
C. Mr. Simon reports he has chills
D. He has sudden dyspnea and chest pain
E. Test results indicate the patient has osteopenia
Answer:
A. There is pus-looking drainage from the incision
C. Mr. Simon reports he has chills
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