An Older Confused Patient Is Recovering from a Stage IV

question 13

Multiple Choice

An older confused patient is recovering from a stage IV sacral pressure ulcer.The nurse shows an understanding of this patient's risk for developing osteomyelitis by

• A)adhering to sterile technique when changing the wound's dressing.
• B)assessing and documenting the patient's vital signs regularly.
• C)managing the patient's antibiotic therapy as prescribed.
• D)ensuring that the patient's diet includes sufficient protein.

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