A nurse is caring for a client who has acute osteomyelitis. The client asks the nurse to explain how she developed the infection. The nurse should respond that which of the following organisms is the most common cause?

Escherichia coli

Staphylococcus aureus

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Streptococcus B

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   While E. coli is a common cause of urinary tract infections and other gastrointestinal infections, it is not a typical pathogen associated with osteomyelitis.
B.   This bacterium is the most common cause of acute osteomyelitis, especially the methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strain.
C.   Pseudomonas is more commonly associated with infections in immunocompromised individuals or those with chronic diseases, but it is not a typical cause of acute osteomyelitis.
D.   Group B Streptococcus is not a common cause of acute osteomyelitis.
Staphylococcus aureus, including MRSA, is more frequently implicated in bone infections.

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Correct Answer is ["B","C"]

Explanation

A. Codeine is an opioid analgesic.
B. Acetaminophen is a nonopioid analgesic.
C. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), also considered a nonopioid analgesic.
D. Fentanyl is an opioid analgesic.
E. Oxycodone is an opioid analgesic.

A. Critical pathway B. Standards of care C. Clinical practice guidelines D. Textbook reference

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Critical pathway provides a specific, timeline-based plan of care with expected outcomes and interventions, including activity levels.
B. Standards of care are important but may not offer specific guidance for the individual client's daily activity level.
C. Guidelines may provide general recommendations but may lack specificity.
D. This is general information source but not as specific or current as the institution's critical pathway.

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A nurse is caring for a client who has acute osteomyelitis. The client asks the nurse to explain how she developed the infection. The nurse should respond that which of the following organisms is the most common cause?

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