A Patient Is Diagnosed with Osteomyelitis After a Total Knee

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Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with osteomyelitis after a total knee replacement.What is the intervention of choice for this particular patient?

• A) aggressive physical therapy
• B) ambulation intervention only
• C) surgical intervention
• D) intravenous (IV) and high dose antibiotic therapy

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