The nurse is preparing to provide education for a client prescribed sodium hyaluronate (Hyalgan). Which information should the nurse plan on including in the instructions?
A. "You will be receiving one injection a month."
B. "You will need to return to the clinic every 3 months."
C. "This will help prevent friction of the joints."
D. "Sodium hyaluronate is a synthetic fluid that is injected around your joints."
Answer: C
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