Maria is a 45-year-old obese woman who is undergoing an arthroscopy of her left knee today in the SDS center
a. What is an arthroscopy and what does it show?
b. What are the nursing interventions after the procedure?
Students' answers should include the following:
a. Arthroscopy is a visualization of the joint with a scope
Joint fluid can be examined for infections, abnormal cells, etc.
Therapeutic procedures can be done during arthroscopic procedure such as repairing tears or defects or fixing cartilage.
b. Cold packs are applied after the procedure.
Analgesics are given.
Leg is elevated.
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