Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
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
B
Rationale
Antibiotic therapy is the priority for acute osteomyelitis to treat the infection and prevent spread. Antipyretics (A), nutrition (C), and debridement (D) are secondary to controlling the infection.