A client with knee joint pain has returned after undergoing an arthroscopy. The nurse should plan to teach the client:
1. to increase fluids to remove the dye from the system.
2. to increase fiber in the diet.
3. crutch walking.
4. skin care.
Answer: 3
1. There is no dye used in an arthroscopy; it is direct visualization.
2. Increasing fiber in the diet is not necessary.
3. The client will have activity restrictions and will need an alternative method to ambulate.
4. Skin care is not relevant to this procedure.
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