Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
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A client has developed osteomyelitis of the bones of the left foot following the infection of a diabetic ulcer. The nurse anticipates which of the following treatments to be the primary focus?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Osteomyelitis requires prolonged IV antibiotic therapy (D) as the primary treatment to target the bone infection. Debridement (C) may be adjunctive, while soaks (A) and analgesia (B) are supportive.