c. The need for daily aerobic exercise to maintain muscle strength
d. The need to stop taking the antibiotics when the leg pain decreases - answer✔ANS: A Most
patients start on IV antibiotics then switch to oral therapy; the patient will be taking antibiotics
for several months and should not stop when the pain decreases. Patients are instructed to avoid
exercise and heat application because these will increase swelling and the risk for spreading
infection.
A patient is receiving IV antibiotics at home to treat chronic osteomyelitis of the left femur.
Which statement by the patient would indicate to the nurse the need for additional teaching
related to health maintenance?
a. ―I take my oral temperature twice a day.‖
b. ―I'm frustrated with this endless treatment!‖
c. ―I think my left foot is starting to droop down.‖
d. ―I use crutches to avoid bearing weight on the left leg.‖ - answer✔ANS: C Footdrop is an
indication that the foot is not being supported in a neutral position by a splint. Using crutches and
monitoring the oral temperature are appropriate self-care activities. Frustration with the length of
treatment is not an indicator of ineffective health maintenance of the osteomyelitis.
The nurse instructs a patient who has osteosarcoma of the tibia about a scheduled above-the-knee
amputation. Which patient statement indicates to the nurse that additional teaching is needed?
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