A nurse is caring for a 10-year-old girl following joint fluid aspiration. The nurse would expect to carry out which of the following immediately after the procedure?
A) Transporting the aspirated fluid to the lab within 30 minutes
B) Encouraging the child to drink fluids after the procedure
C) Applying a pressure dressing to the site
D) Applying a warm moist compress to the site
C
Response:
Following joint fluid aspiration, the nurse should apply a pressure dressing to prevent hematoma formation or fluid recollection and should use cold therapy to decrease swelling. Transporting the specimen to the lab is a priority for the erythrocyte sedimentation rate and blood culture. Encouraging fluids is a priority intervention for tests performed with contrast medium. Application of heat therapy is contraindicated.
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