Question

The home health nurse is completing the admission paperwork for a new client diagnosed with osteomyelitis who will be receiving home service intravenous therapy for the next month. The client is 32 years old and happily married. Which of the following findings will warrant further investigation? Select all that apply.

The client talks repeatedly about her death. The client reports having many hobbies and interests outside of the home. The client spends a great deal of time reflecting back on her teen years. The client voices concerns about recovering quickly so that she might return back to work in the next month. The client is talkative about her spouse and children.

Answer 1

Behaviors that warrant further investigation in a client with osteomyelitis are talking repeatedly about death and extensive reflection on teen years, which could indicate mental health concerns. Other behaviors mentioned are positive and don't warrant concern.

Step-by-step explanation:

The findings from the home health nurse's admission paperwork for a new client diagnosed with osteomyelitis that will warrant further investigation are: the client talks repeatedly about her death, and the client spends a great deal of time reflecting back on her teen years. These behaviors could indicate underlying mental health issues such as depression or anxiety, which are particularly important to address in the context of a long-term illness such as osteomyelitis where the patient will be receiving intensive home service intravenous therapy.It is also imperative for the nurse to assess any potential risks for the client's safety or psychological well-being. However, the other behaviors described — being talkative about hobbies and interests, voicing concerns about returning to work, and being talkative about her spouse and children — are generally positive indicators of a supportive social network and a proactive approach toward recovery.