A basketball player fell awkwardly when attempting to claim a rebound, a mishap that resulted in a tear to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of his left knee
The school nurses will anticipate the player to exhibit which of the following clinical manifestations? Select all that apply.
A) Immoveable (locked) knee joint
B) Intense pain
C) Abscess formation
D) Edema (swelling) of the knee
E) Large hematoma on the anterior knee surface
Ans: B, D
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Ligaments are pliable enough to permit movement at the joints, but they tear rather than stretch when exposed to excess stress. Torn ligaments are extremely painful and accompanied by local swelling. Torn ligaments do not form abscesses or large hematomas.
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