A client with chronic osteomyelitis is being discharged from the hospital.What information is important for the nurse to teach this client and family? (Select all that apply.)

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The client going home with chronic osteomyelitis will need long-term antibiotic therapy-first intravenous,then oral.The client needs education on how to properly administer IV antibiotics,care for the IV line,adhere to the regimen,and eat a healthy diet to encourage wound healing.The antibiotics are not given by IM injection.The client does not need daily follow-up.

A Client with Chronic Osteomyelitis Is Being Discharged from the Hospital.What