Question

The nurse has reinforced instructions to the client returning home after arthroscopy of the knee. The nurse determines that the client understands the instructions if the client makes which statement?

Answer 1

Report fever or site inflamation to the healt care provider

Step-by-step explanation:

Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that allows you to look inside a joint in your body using equipment called an "arthroscope". This equipment is a rod about the size of a straw with a camera on the end. Arthroscopy allows the doctor to look directly at structures within the joint, such as ligaments (tough tissue that connects one bone to another), cartilage (smooth tissue that covers the ends of bones in the joints) and other structures. This procedure can be used to diagnose and repair a joint problem. Arthroscopy is most commonly performed on the knee and shoulder.

After arthroscopy, bruising of the skin around the incision may occur. This is temporary and should disappear within two weeks. Your health care provider should know about swelling, possible bleeding, fever or inflammation in the region where arthroscopy was performed.