A Patient Is Being Discharged After 1 Week of IV

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient is being discharged after 1 week of IV antibiotic therapy for acute osteomyelitis in the right leg. Which information will be included in the discharge teaching?

• A)How to apply warm packs to the leg to reduce pain
• B)How to monitor and care for a long-term IV catheter
• C)The need for daily aerobic exercise to help maintain muscle strength
• D)The reason for taking oral antibiotics for 7 to 10 days after discharge

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