Osteomyelitis

Osteomyelitis ( 16 Questions)

A client with Osteomyelitis asks the nurse about the most common pathogen responsible for this infection.
How should the nurse respond?


Correct Answer: A

Choice A rationale:

Staphylococcus aureus is the primary bacteria associated with Osteomyelitis.

This bacterium is known for its ability to infect bones, particularly in cases of hematogenous spread or direct contamination of bone tissue.

Choice B rationale:

Fungal infections (choice B) are not the most common cause of Osteomyelitis.

While fungal osteomyelitis can occur, it is much less common than bacterial Osteomyelitis.

Choice C rationale:

Osteomyelitis is not mainly caused by viral pathogens (choice C).

Viruses are not a typical cause of Osteomyelitis.

It is primarily a bacterial infection.

Choice D rationale:

Osteomyelitis is typically caused by specific bacteria, and there is a specific pathogen linked to it.

Therefore, choice D, which suggests there is no specific pathogen linked to Osteomyelitis, is incorrect.




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