a client has sustained an open fracture what nursing intervention will best prevent osteomyelitis in this client
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Multi Dimensional Care | Final Exam

1. A client has sustained an open fracture. What nursing intervention will best prevent osteomyelitis in this client?

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Proper hand hygiene is crucial in preventing infections such as osteomyelitis in clients with open fractures. Keeping the hands clean helps reduce the risk of introducing harmful pathogens to the wound site. Delegating all client personal care to specific unlicensed assistive personnel (Choice A) is not appropriate as direct involvement in wound care is essential in preventing infections. Placing the client in contact precautions (Choice B) is not directly related to preventing osteomyelitis in this context. Administering pain medication (Choice D) is important for managing the client's pain but does not directly address the prevention of osteomyelitis.

2. What is not a potential complication of RA?

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

3. Which of the following statements by a client with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) does NOT requires further teaching?

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

4. What is not appropriate client education on the preventing the spread of methicillin- resistance Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

5. The nurse assesses a wound with exudate. What should not be included when documenting the exudate?

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

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