A patient who arrives at the emergency department experiencing severe left knee pain is diagnosed with a patellar dislocation. The initial patient teaching by the nurse will focus on the need for

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The first goal of interprofessional management is realignment of the knee to its original anatomic position,which will require anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care,formerly called conscious sedation. Immobilization,gentle range-of-motion exercises,and discussion about activity restrictions will be implemented after the patella is realigned.

A Patient Who Arrives at the Emergency Department Experiencing Severe