Discharge Instructions for a Client Following an Arthroscopy Include

question 29

Multiple Choice

Discharge instructions for a client following an arthroscopy include

• A)As soon as you get home,put heat on the area for 30 minutes and off 30 minutes.Continue this procedure for 4 hours.
• B)Keep your knee in a straight position for the first 24 hours.
• C)You may ambulate on the second postoperative day using crutches.
• D)Check the incision site for signs of edema and erythema;if they should occur,notify the physician.

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Definitions:

Mitosis

A type of cell division in eukaryotic cells that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus.

Centrioles

Cylinder-shaped structures found in most eukaryotic cells that play a significant role in cell division.

Spindle Fibers

Microtubule structures that form during cell division, crucial for separating chromosomes into daughter cells.

Midline

The midline refers to an imaginary line that divides the body into equal right and left halves, often used as a reference point in anatomy and medical diagnoses.