A High School Soccer Player Sustains a Knee Injury When

A high school soccer player sustains a knee injury when kicked on the lateral side of the knee by another player. The provider notes significant swelling of the knee, with pain at the joint line on the medial aspect of the knee. What will the provider do to treat this injury?

A) Instruct about RICE management and follow up in 1 week
B) Refer for a same-day orthopedic consultation
C) Schedule a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam
D) Splint the knee and refer for orthopedic consultation in 1 to 2 weeks