A client is diagnosed with osteomyelitis. This is most commonly caused by which of the following?
A) Proteus vulgaris
B) Psuedomonas aeruginosa
C) Escherichia coli
D) Staphylococcus aureus

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Staphylococcus aureus is the most common cause of osteomyelitis. Proteus vulgaris and Pseudomonas aeruginosa can also cause osteomyelitis, but they are less common. Escherichia coli is not a typical cause of osteomyelitis.

A Client Is Diagnosed with Osteomyelitis