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JGIBBSON

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which finding from a patient's right knee arthrocentesis will be of concern to the nurse?
 
  a. Cloudy fluid
  b. Scant thin fluid
  c. Pale yellow fluid
  d. Straw-colored fluid

Question 2

Which action can the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who are working in the orthopedic clinic?
 
  a. Grade leg muscle strength for a patient with back pain.
  b. Obtain blood sample for uric acid from a patient with gout.
  c. Perform straight-leg-raise testing for a patient with sciatica.
  d. Check for knee joint crepitation before arthroscopic surgery.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The presence of purulent fluid suggests a possible joint infection. Normal synovial fluid is scant in amount and pale yellow/straw-colored.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Drawing blood specimens is a common skill performed by UAP in clinic settings. The other actions are assessments and require registered nurse (RN)level judgment and critical thinking.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Excellent

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