A Patient Has a Surgical Procedure Described as an Arthrotomy

question 62

Multiple Choice

A patient has a surgical procedure described as an arthrotomy. You know that the joint

• A) was cut.
• B) was cut out.
• C) had a new opening made.
• D) was visually examined.

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