Osteomyelitis Questions and Answers
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A patient with osteomyelitis is prescribed oral antibiotics after being discharged. What is an
essential teaching point for the nurse to provide?
The patient should take the full course of antibiotics, even if symptoms improve, to prevent
the i...
Osteomyelitis Questions and Answers
100% Pass
A patient with osteomyelitis is prescribed oral antibiotics after being discharged. What is an
essential teaching point for the nurse to provide?
✔✔The patient should take the full course of antibiotics, even if symptoms improve, to prevent
the infection from returning or worsening.
A nurse is assessing a patient with osteomyelitis and notices a foul-smelling discharge from the
wound site. What is the most likely cause of this symptom?
✔✔The foul-smelling discharge indicates the presence of purulent drainage, which may suggest
an active infection or necrotic tissue.
What is the most common complication of osteomyelitis in diabetic patients?
✔✔Chronic osteomyelitis with recurrent infections and possible amputation due to poor
circulation and immune function is a common complication in diabetic patients.
What is the priority nursing assessment for a patient with osteomyelitis receiving IV antibiotics?
✔✔The priority is to monitor for signs of allergic reactions, such as rash, itching, or difficulty
breathing, and for complications at the IV site, such as phlebitis.
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,What should the nurse instruct a patient with osteomyelitis to avoid in the early stages of
treatment?
✔✔The patient should avoid weight-bearing activities on the affected limb to prevent further
injury and promote healing.
A patient with osteomyelitis is scheduled for bone surgery to remove necrotic tissue. What is an
important post-operative intervention?
✔✔Post-surgery, the nurse should monitor the surgical site for signs of infection, ensure proper
wound care, and administer pain medications as prescribed.
What is the most important aspect of managing a pediatric patient with osteomyelitis?
✔✔Pain management and preventing long-term mobility issues are crucial, along with
monitoring for complications such as abscesses or sepsis.
A patient with osteomyelitis has a bone abscess. What is the treatment of choice for this
condition?
✔✔Surgical drainage of the abscess is often necessary to remove infected material and prevent
further spread of the infection.
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, Which diagnostic test is used to confirm osteomyelitis and evaluate the extent of bone
involvement?
✔✔MRI or bone biopsy is typically used to confirm osteomyelitis and determine the extent of
infection and bone damage.
A nurse is preparing a patient with osteomyelitis for discharge. Which of the following should
the nurse emphasize for effective home care?
✔✔The nurse should emphasize the importance of wound care, adherence to prescribed
antibiotics, and regular follow-up appointments to monitor healing progress.
In a patient with osteomyelitis, which symptom would indicate the development of a more
serious complication, such as sepsis?
✔✔A sudden increase in fever, chills, rapid heart rate, and low blood pressure may indicate
sepsis, requiring immediate intervention.
How does osteomyelitis affect a patient's mobility and daily activities?
✔✔Osteomyelitis can severely affect mobility due to pain and inflammation, often requiring the
patient to use assistive devices like crutches or a walker.
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