A school-age client is admitted to the hospital with osteomyelitis. Which statement regarding the treatment of osteomyelitis is most appropriate for the nurse to share with the parents?

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Antibiotic therapy should continue for at least 3 to 6 weeks to ensure complete eradication of the infection. Option A is also important but not the most appropriate statement to share initially. Option B is incorrect as osteomyelitis is caused by bacteria, not a virus. Option C is not always the antibiotic of choice and would depend on the type of bacterial infection present.

A School-Age Client Is Admitted to the Hospital with Osteomyelitis