A patient seeks medical attention because of right knee pain and swelling that occurred while playing basketball. What should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
A. The patient will be admitted to the hospital and scheduled for exploratory surgery.
B. The patient will be sent home with instructions to use ice for one week.
C. The patient will be admitted to the hospital and seen by an orthopedic specialist.
D. The patient will be scheduled to see an orthopedic physician and a tentative appointment for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan.
Answer: D
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a. water. b. ginger ale. c. milk. d. juice.
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A. Use only a glass thermometer B. Take the temperature after the shivering subsides C. Avoid the use of tepid water sponging for fever D. Take the temperature, but adjust the reading if the child has eaten a Popsicle