While assessing a patient's left knee for range of motion, the nurse hears clicking and the patient says that at times his knee "locks.". Which of the following does this information suggest to the nurse?
1. Damage to the meniscus
2. Fluid in the knee
3. Dislocation
4. Rheumatoid arthritis
Damage to the meniscus
Rationale: Clicking sounds with knee movement in addition to the patient complaining of the knee locking may indicate damage to the meniscus. These findings are not typically associated with fluid in the knee, dislocation, or rheumatoid arthritis.
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