Following an arthrocentesis of the right knee in the physician's ...

[stephzh]

Following an arthrocentesis of the right knee in the physician's office, the nurse should give which instructions to the client?
 
  1. Begin ROM exercises to the knee in 24 hours.
  2. Remove the pressure dressing when you get home.
  3. Apply warm, moist heat as needed for pain relief.
  4. Limit use of the joint for 2-3 days.

Question 2

The nurse is planning to assess the lumbar spine of a client. What directions should the nurse provide the client to make this assessment? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Slowly bend backward.
  2. Bend torso to the right and left.
  3. Touch your toes with your fingers.
  4. Twist your shoulders right and left.
  5. Move your straight arm across your chest.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. ROM exercises would be started in about a week.
2. The pressure dressing should be removed after 8-24 hours.
3. Heat would increase swelling; cold packs should be applied.
4. The affected joint is rested for 2-3 days to allow for healing and reduce swelling.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4

1. Slowly bending backwards assesses extension of the lumbar spine.
2. Bending the torso to the right and left assesses lateral flexion of the lumbar spine.
3. Touching the toes with the fingers assesses flexion of the lumbar spine.
4. Twisting the shoulders right and left assesses rotation of the lumbar spine.
5. Moving the arm straight across the chest assesses adduction of the shoulders.