A student athlete has a serious anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)tear,and her knee is swollen with excess synovial fluid.Which procedure does the nurse prepare this athlete for?

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The health-care provider will remove excess synovial fluid via aspiration.Heat is not used for the first 24 hours.Immediate surgery may or may not be warranted.A knee reduction is performed for a dislocated knee.

A Student Athlete Has a Serious Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)tear,and