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Capo

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What is the MOST common cause of osteomyelitis?
 
  a. upper respiratory infection c. infected teeth or tonsils
  b. infection from open fractures d. closed fractures

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When caring for a child diagnosed with cellulitis, which area of the body would the nurse expect to be affected?
 
  a. face and lower extremities c. torso only
  b. hands and arms d. upper extremities only



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Answer to Question 1

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Osteomyelitis, which is the inflammation of the bone and bone marrow, occurs as the result of a bacterial infection of an open fracture and produces local pain and symptoms of acute infection.

Answer to Question 2

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Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. The condition usually affects the face or lower extremities.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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