The nurse assisting with an arthrocentesis provides which intervention after the procedure is over? The nurse
a. applies a compression dressing.
b. gives the client a tetanus shot.
c. teaches the client crutch-walking.
d. wraps a heating pad around the knee.
A
During an arthrocentesis, fluid is aspirated from the joint space for analysis. Generally, a com-pressive dressing is applied afterwards. None of the other options apply.
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