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Arthrocentesis Procedure and Nursing Care by leroux2890 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Arthrocentesis is a procedure to remove fluid from joints using a needle. It is performed to diagnose or treat conditions causing excess fluid in joints like the knee, elbow, or hip. During the procedure, the skin is cleaned and numbed with local anesthetic before a needle is inserted into the joint to withdraw fluid for testing. Afterward, the site is bandaged and the patient monitors it for signs of infection or increased pain while resting the joint. The fluid sample is analyzed to determine the cause of
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