Female presents with joint pain

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A 55 year old female presents with joint pain and limited range of motion (ROM) in the right shoulder. The client has a history of rheumatoid arthritis but states the pain in the shoulder is much worse than usual. The joint is erythematous, warm and edematous on examination. Aspiration of synovial fluid indicates the presence of septic arthritis. Which is the BEST initial treatment plan?

Implementation and evaluation of active ROM exercises Short-term joint immobilization for pain control and IV antibiotics for 2 to 4 weeks which cover staphylococcus and streptococcus species Promotion of physical therapy during the acute stage for maintenance Managing a joint drain to keep synovial fluid level low.

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