Following a fracture of the left femur, a client develops symptoms of osteomyelitis. During the acute phase of osteomyelitis, nursing care is directed toward:
A.
Moving or turning the client’s left leg carefully to minimize pain and discomfort
B.
Allowing the client out of bed only in a wheelchair or gurney to minimize weight bearing on the left leg
C.
Providing the client with a high-protein, high-fiber diet to promote healing
D.
Instituting physical therapy to ensure restoration of optimal functioning of the leg
Suggested Answer:A🗳️
(A) Any movement of his affected limb will cause discomfort to the child. (B) No weight bearing will be allowed until healing is well underway to avoid pathological fractures. (C) The child will be anorexic and may experience vomiting. Diet should be simple and high caloric until appetite returns and symptoms subside. (D) Physical therapy is instituted only after infection subsides.
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