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A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with Osteomyelitis.
Which statement accurately describes a risk factor for developing Osteomyelitis?
Which statement accurately describes a risk factor for developing Osteomyelitis?
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A client with Osteomyelitis asks the nurse about the most common pathogen responsible for this infection.
How should the nurse respond?
How should the nurse respond?
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A nurse is providing education to a group of patients at risk of Osteomyelitis.
Select all risk factors for Osteomyelitis from the following options:
Select all risk factors for Osteomyelitis from the following options:
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A client presents to the emergency room with suspected Osteomyelitis.
What is the initial step in the nursing assessment process for this patient?
What is the initial step in the nursing assessment process for this patient?
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A nurse is caring for a patient with diagnosed Osteomyelitis.
Which nursing intervention is appropriate for managing this condition?
Which nursing intervention is appropriate for managing this condition?
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A nurse caring for a patient with suspected Osteomyelitis observes localized bone pain and tenderness.
What other clinical presentation should the nurse anticipate in this patient?
What other clinical presentation should the nurse anticipate in this patient?
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A client diagnosed with Osteomyelitis asks the nurse, "What will be part of my treatment plan?" How should the nurse respond?
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A nurse is assessing a patient with Osteomyelitis.
Which findings should the nurse include in the assessment? (Select all that apply.).
Which findings should the nurse include in the assessment? (Select all that apply.).
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A client with Osteomyelitis complains of severe bone pain.
What action should the nurse prioritize in managing the client's pain?
What action should the nurse prioritize in managing the client's pain?
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A nurse is monitoring a patient's response to treatment for Osteomyelitis.
Which laboratory tests should the nurse review to assess infection and inflammation? (Select all that apply.).
Which laboratory tests should the nurse review to assess infection and inflammation? (Select all that apply.).
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A nurse caring for a patient with Osteomyelitis observes localized pain, swelling, and limited range of motion in the affected limb.
Which nursing intervention is appropriate in this situation?
Which nursing intervention is appropriate in this situation?
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A client with Osteomyelitis asks the nurse about the importance of completing the full course of antibiotics.
Which response by the nurse is accurate?
Which response by the nurse is accurate?
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A nurse is assessing a patient with suspected Osteomyelitis.
Which aspect of the nursing assessment is most crucial in this situation?
Which aspect of the nursing assessment is most crucial in this situation?
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A client with Osteomyelitis has been prescribed antibiotics.
What should the nurse prioritize when administering these antibiotics?
What should the nurse prioritize when administering these antibiotics?
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(Select all that apply): A nurse is providing education on the prevention of Osteomyelitis.
Which strategies should the nurse include in the teaching plan? Select all that apply.
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(Select all that apply): A nurse is providing education on the prevention of Osteomyelitis.
Which strategies should the nurse include in the teaching plan? Select all that apply.
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