A client with RA asks the nurse about the purpose of a synovectomy. The most appropriate response from the nurse is "This operation will provide you with
a. improved appearance of the joint."
b. pain relief."
c. reduced amount of inflammation."
d. removal of infected material in the joint."
C
Synovectomy (surgical removal of synovia, as in the elbows, wrists, fingers, or knees) may be used in RA to help maintain joint function. Early synovectomy helps prevent recurrent inflam-mation because it removes the synovia, which is the first part of the joint attacked by the disease.
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