Which of the following are appropriate nursing interventions for a patient with acute osteomyelitis experiencing severe, constant pain? I. Immobilize affected limb II. Assess the pain III. Perform exe

The correct answer is A. I, II and IV.

Here's why:

• I. Immobilize affected limb: Immobilizing the limb helps to reduce movement, which can decrease pain and prevent further injury or spread of infection in acute osteomyelitis.
• II. Assess the pain: A thorough pain assessment is crucial to understand the characteristics, intensity, and impact of the pain, guiding appropriate interventions and evaluating their effectiveness.
• IV. Give prescribed medication: Administering prescribed analgesics is a primary method for managing severe and constant pain associated with acute osteomyelitis.

III. Perform exercises on the limb would be inappropriate because the patient's pain worsens with activity. Exercises would likely exacerbate the pain and could potentially worsen the inflammatory process in the bone.