A patient is diagnosed with epicondylitis. The nurse recognizes that which treatment might be indicated for this condition?
Select all that apply.
1. ibuprofen 600 mg twice daily
2. morphine sulfate 4 mg IV
3. arm splint to be used while awake
4. ice followed by heat
5. surgical repair
Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4
Epicondylitis is the inflammation of the tendon at its point of origin in the humerus and is also referred to as "tennis elbow" or "golfer's elbow." Initial treatment is conservative and includes administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen. The arm may be immobilized by applying an arm splint, and ice may be applied, followed by heat, every 4 hours. Morphine sulfate is not the drug of choice for a patient with epicondylitis. Surgical repair is not indicated this soon before other less drastic measures are employed.
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