The nurse is caring for a child with osteomyelitis. Which of the following is true regarding this diagnosis? Select all that apply.
a) As abscess forms, ruptures and spreads infection in the metaphysis of the bone
b) Corticosteroids are the treatment of choice
c) Transmission-based precautions are followed in most cases
d) Caused by Staphylococcus aureus
e) Lab findings show a leukocyte count of 1,000 to 2,000 cells
Answer:
d)Caused by Staphylococcus aureus
c)Transmission-based precautions are followed in most cases
a)As abscess forms, ruptures and spreads infection in the metaphysis of the bone
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