The nurse is caring for a patient with a minor rotator cuff shoulder injury. What should the nurse emphasize when reviewing care with this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Apply ice
b. Rest the shoulder
c. Take NSAIDs as prescribed
d. Begin out-patient physical therapy
e. Use 2 lb hand weights for exercising
ANS: A, B, C, D
For minor rotator cuff injury, resting the shoulder, ice, NSAIDs, and physical therapy are recommended. E. The use of hand weights will be determined by the physical therapist.
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