A Patient Has Marked Swelling of a Shoulder Joint with Erythema

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient has marked swelling of a shoulder joint with erythema and severe pain. The provider suspects a bacterial cause. Which culture will be most helpful to determine the cause of these symptoms?

• A) Blood culture
• B) Synovial fluid culture
• C) Urethral culture
• D) Urine culture

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