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Chelseaamend

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The parent of a child with osteomyelitis asks why his child is in so much pain. What will the nurse respond causes the pain experienced with osteomyelitis?
 
  a. Pressure of inelastic bone
  b. Purulent drainage in the bone marrow
  c. The cast applied on the extremity
  d. Circulatory congestion of the skin

Question 2

A child hospitalized for treatment of osteomyelitis complains that he is tired of being sick and wants to know when the antibiotic protocol will end. How long will the nurse indicate that antibiotic therapy will probably last?
 
  a. 2 weeks
  b. 6 weeks
  c. 2 months
  d. 3 months


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AmberC1996

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone. Inflammation produces an exudate that collects under the marrow and cortex of the bone. The vessels are compressed and thrombosis occurs, producing ischemia and pain.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Because osteomyelitis is an infection in the bone, antibiotics are given intravenously for 4 to 6 weeks.


Chelseaamend

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Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jun 28, 2018
No problemo


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