A patient is seen in the clinic complaining of knee pain following an arthroscopic procedure 7 days previously and the health care provider performs arthrocentesis. Which finding will be of most concern to the nurse?

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The presence of purulent fluid suggests a possible joint infection. Bloody fluid might be expected after an arthroscopic procedure. Normal synovial fluid is scant in amount and straw-colored.

A Patient Is Seen in the Clinic Complaining of Knee