Which action will the urgent care nurse take when caring for a patient who has a possible knee meniscus injury?
a. Encourage bed rest for 24 to 48 hours.
b. Avoid palpation or movement of the knee.
c. Apply a knee immobilizer to the affected leg.
d. Administer intravenous narcotics for pain relief.
ANS: C
A knee immobilizer may be used for several days after a meniscus injury to stabilize the knee and minimize pain. Patients are encouraged to ambulate with crutches. The knee is assessed by flexing, internally rotating, and extending the knee (McMurray's test). The pain associated with a meniscus injury will not typically require IV opioid administration; nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are usually recommended for pain relief.
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