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humphriesbr@me.com · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client is suspected of experiencing a rotator cuff injury and has had x-rays that showed no injury. The nurse expects to prepare the client for:

1. a bone body scan.
2. an MRI.
3. x-ray with contrast.
4. blood studies.

Question 2

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.

tashiedavis420 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. A body bone scan would not be helpful in the diagnosis of a rotator cuff injury.
2. An x-ray can show whether there are injuries to the shoulder bones but does not visualize damage to the soft tissue. An MRI will diagnose soft tissue damage.
3. Even contrast will not show soft tissue damage.
4. Blood studies are not relevant to a rotator cuff injury.

Answer to Question 2

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.