Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
A nurse is assisting with the care of a newly-admitted client who has acute osteomyelitis. Which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse to implement?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Antibiotic therapy is the priority for acute osteomyelitis to treat the underlying infection. Nutrition, debridement, and antipyretics are supportive but secondary.