A Patient Is Being Discharged After 2 Weeks of Intravenous

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient is being discharged after 2 weeks of intravenous (IV) antibiotic therapy for acute osteomyelitis in the left leg.Which information will be included in the discharge teaching?

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

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