Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Child with osteomyelitisA nurse is planning care for a child who has osteomyelitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Maintain a patent intravenous catheter. In osteomyelitis, intravenous antibiotics are crucial for treatment. To ensure effective delivery of antibiotics, a patent IV catheter is necessary. A high-calorie, low-protein diet (A) is not appropriate for osteomyelitis as protein is needed for tissue repair. Encouraging physical activity (B) may exacerbate the condition. Initiation of contact precautions (D) is unrelated to IV catheter maintenance.