A patient tells the nurse that he has damaged cartilage in his knee. Which of the following is the nurse's best response to this patient?
1. "Did the doctor talk with you about having a knee replacement or other surgery?"
2. "It will take a few months for the damage to heal.".
3. "Exercise will increase the healing time for the cartilage.".
4. "That is considered a strain and will heal itself in a few weeks.".
"Did the doctor talk with you about having a knee replacement or other surgery?"
Rationale: Cartilage is a connective tissue and serves as a cushioner. Once damaged, cartilage cannot be repaired. The correct answer would be for the nurse to ask the patient if the doctor has talked about surgery with the patient. Exercise will not increase the healing time for the cartilage. A strain occurs with a tendon.
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