Following an arthrocentesis of the right knee in the physician's office, the nurse gives the following instructions to the client:
A)
Apply warm moist heat as needed for pain relief.
B)
Remove the pressure dressing when you get home.
C)
Limit use of the joint for 2 to 3 days.
D)
Begin range-of-motion exercises to the knee in 24 hours.
C
Explanation:
A)
The affected joint is rested for 2 to 3 days to allow for healing and reduce swelling. Heat would increase swelling; cold packs should be applied. The pressure dressing should be removed after 8 to 24 hours. ROM exercises would be started in about a week.
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B)
The affected joint is rested for 2 to 3 days to allow for healing and reduce swelling. Heat would increase swelling; cold packs should be applied. The pressure dressing should be removed after 8 to 24 hours. ROM exercises would be started in about a week.
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Implementation
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C)
The affected joint is rested for 2 to 3 days to allow for healing and reduce swelling. Heat would increase swelling; cold packs should be applied. The pressure dressing should be removed after 8 to 24 hours. ROM exercises would be started in about a week.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
The affected joint is rested for 2 to 3 days to allow for healing and reduce swelling. Heat would increase swelling; cold packs should be applied. The pressure dressing should be removed after 8 to 24 hours. ROM exercises would be started in about a week.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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