A nurse is caring for a client who has acute osteomyelitis. The client asks the nurse to explain how she developed the infection. The nurse should respond that which of the following organisms is the most common cause?

Escherichia coli

Staphylococcus aureus

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Streptococcus B

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   While E. coli is a common cause of urinary tract infections and other gastrointestinal infections, it is not a typical pathogen associated with osteomyelitis.
B.   This bacterium is the most common cause of acute osteomyelitis, especially the methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strain.
C.   Pseudomonas is more commonly associated with infections in immunocompromised individuals or those with chronic diseases, but it is not a typical cause of acute osteomyelitis.
D.   Group B Streptococcus is not a common cause of acute osteomyelitis.
Staphylococcus aureus, including MRSA, is more frequently implicated in bone infections.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Type AB blood is the universal plasma donor but is not typically used for packed red blood cell transfusions.
B. Type O negative (O-) is the universal donor for packed red blood cells and can be administered to patients of any blood type in an emergency.
C. Type A blood is not universally compatible and should be matched for the ABO system.
D. Type B blood is not universally compatible and should be matched for the ABO system.

A. Hypertension B. Bradypnea C. Purpura D. Oliguria

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Hypovolemic shock is typically associated with hypotension, not hypertension.
B. Hypovolemic shock usually leads to tachypnea as the body compensates for decreased oxygen delivery.
C. Purpura is not a common finding in hypovolemic shock.
D. Reduced urine output is a characteristic finding in hypovolemic shock due to decreased blood flow to the kidneys.

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A nurse is caring for a client who has acute osteomyelitis. The client asks the nurse to explain how she developed the infection. The nurse should respond that which of the following organisms is the most common cause?

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