A detailed patient history is taken which includes introductory information, chief complaints past history, current health status, family/social history, psychosocial history ((Frowen and Neale, 2010).Gathering a full medical history is pivotal as certain medication can compromise and impair the immune system. (SMAE,2016) all medication, prescribed and over the counter medicine. Vitamins, allergies such as hay fever, eczema, asthma, or latex. normal daily activities (Frowen and Neale, 2010).past history is paramount to prevent duplication of previous treatments (Tortora and Derrickson, 2014).The patient should be asked about her blood glucose levels as well. Assessments such as vascular, neurological and biomechanical are required(SMAE,2016).”
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Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone. The symptom is pain, swelling, warmth, and redness over infection area. Discharge from the toe would suggest osteomyelitis. However, in order to confirm, a clinical evaluation including medical history and physical examination would be necessary. Examination for infections, body temperature, cardinal signs such as edema, erythema, and increased temperature in the area. However, in order to confirm the Diagnoses of osteomyelitis, further in-depth tests ought to be performed such as blood tests, MRI, X-rays of the foot a Bone scan and finally a bone biopsy to confirm osteomyelitis (Management, Checker, and Interviews, 2017).if tests confirm osteomyelitis the patient should be started on a broad spectrum antibiotics and in more severe cases patient will need surgery (Management, Checker, and Interviews, 2017)The patient should be referred to her general physician who can examine and perform the required tests such as an x-ray and bone scan of the foot to confirm osteomyelitis, if confirmed she will be referred to orthopedics as surgery might be necessary. (Downey, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.S.,
Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone. The symptom is pain, swelling, warmth, and redness over infection area. Discharge from the toe would suggest osteomyelitis. However, in order to confirm, a clinical evaluation including medical history and physical examination would be necessary. Examination for infections, body temperature, cardinal signs such as edema, erythema, and increased temperature in the area. However, in order to confirm the Diagnoses of osteomyelitis, further in-depth tests ought to be performed such as blood tests, MRI, X-rays of the foot a Bone scan and finally a bone biopsy to confirm osteomyelitis (Management, Checker, and Interviews, 2017).if tests confirm osteomyelitis the patient should be started on a broad spectrum antibiotics and in more severe cases patient will need surgery (Management, Checker, and Interviews, 2017)The patient should be referred to her general physician who can examine and perform the required tests such as an x-ray and bone scan of the foot to confirm osteomyelitis, if confirmed she will be referred to orthopedics as surgery might be necessary. (Downey, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.S.,