A nurse is caring for a 10-year-old girl following joint fluid aspiration. The nurse would expect to perform which of the following immediately after the procedure?
A) Transporting the aspirated fluid to the lab within 30 minutes
B) Encouraging the child to drink fluids postprocedure
C) Applying cold therapy and a pressure dressing to the site
D) Elevating the extremity on a heating pad with several pillows
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