The nurse should use which test to check for large amounts of fluid around the patella?
a. Ballottement
b. Tinel sign
c. Phalen test
d. McMurray test
ANS: A
Ballottement of the patella is reliable when large amounts of fluid are present. The Tinel sign and the Phalen test are used to check for carpal tunnel syndrome. The McMurray test is used to test the knee for a torn meniscus.
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