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Osteomyelitis Definition: Manifestation
Osteomyelitis Definition: Manifestation
Nursing Diagnoses
• Risk for Infection
• Hyperthermia
• Impaired physical mobility
• Acute pain
• Anxiety
Patients with osteomyelitis need to take
care of themselves to improve their
chances of fighting infection. Teach your
patients to:
References:
Medical-Surgical Nursing by Josie Quiambao-Udan,
RN, MAN
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/image
pages/9712.htm
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Osteomyelitis/Page
s/Introduction.aspx
www.merck.com
Lemone, Page 1267
Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition),
2005
Edited by-Belinda Josephine,Aseana College of
Health Sciences