APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The nurse is caring for a patient who has undergone a right knee arthroscopy. Two hours after the procedure, the patient’s right pedal pulse is diminished compared with the previous assessment. What action should the nurse take?
A
Take vital signs.
B
Notify the surgeon.
C
Perform neurovascular assessment in 30 minutes.
D
Change the dressing and rewrap the elastic wrap.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Which of the following nursing actions is most important in caring for the client following an arthrogram? Apply ice to the joint. The nurse is conducting the admission assessment for the client who is to undergo an arthrogram.

Detailed explanation-2: -The older client asks the nurse how best to maintain strong bones. The best response by the nurse is: “Weight-bearing exercises can strengthen bones."

Detailed explanation-3: -A synovial fluid analysis is used to help diagnose the cause of joint pain and inflammation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Paraesthesia is a technical term used to reflect a perception of abnormal sensation, including feelings of pins and needles, tingling, pricking or a feeling as if ants are crawling over/under the skin and patients should be encouraged to fully describe what they are feeling.

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