An Arthrocentesis Is Performed on a Patient with Lupus Erythematosus

question 18

Multiple Choice

An arthrocentesis is performed on a patient with lupus erythematosus that produces a cloudy yellow fluid with 2000 WBCs,of which 55% is neutrophils.This fluid should be classified as:

• A) Noninflammatory
• B) Inflammatory
• C) Septic
• D) Crystal-induced

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Definitions:

Health Care-Acquired

Infections or conditions that are contracted by a patient while receiving treatment or care in a healthcare facility.

Wound Infection

A complication in the healing process characterized by the invasion of the wound site by pathogenic microorganisms.

Vital Signs

Critical measurements of body function, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, that indicate the state of a patient's health.

MRSA Positive

Indicates the presence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a type of bacteria resistant to several antibiotics, creating treatment challenges.