A child hospitalized for treatment of osteomyelitis complains that he is tired of being sick and wants to know when the antibiotic protocol will end. How long will the nurse indicate that antibiotic therapy will probably last?

A. Treatment for osteomyelitis typically requires a prolonged course of antibiotics, usually around 4 to 6 weeks, to ensure complete eradication of the infection. B. Six months is longer than the usual duration and generally reserved for complicated or chronic infections. C. Five days is too short to effectively treat osteomyelitis and would likely lead to treatment failure. D. Three months is longer than usual and may be considered in some severe cases, but 6 weeks is the standard duration.