A patient with chronic osteomyelitis has undergone 6 weeks of antibiotic therapy. There is no improvement in the wound appearance. What action would the nurse anticipate to promote healing?

A patient with chronic osteomyelitis has undergone 6 weeks of antibiotic therapy. There is no improvement in the wound appearance. What action would the nurse anticipate to promote healing?


a) Surgical debridement
b) Vitamin supplements
c) Wound irrigation
d) Wound packing


Answer: a) Surgical debridement


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