A patient is being discharged after 2 weeks of intravenous (IV) antibiotic therapy for acute osteomyelitis in the left leg.Which information will be included in the discharge teaching?
A) The reason for taking oral antibiotics for 7 to 10 days after discharge
B) The need for daily aerobic exercise to help maintain muscle strength
C) How to monitor and care for the long-term IV catheter site
D) How to apply warm packs safely to the leg to reduce pain
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