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An Adolescent Comes to the School Nurse After Experiencing Shin

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An adolescent comes to the school nurse after experiencing shin splints during a track meet.What reassurance should the nurse offer?


A) Shin splints are expected in runners.
B) Ice, rest, and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) usually relieve pain.
C) It is generally best to run around and "work the pain out."
D) Moist heat and acetaminophen are indicated for this type of injury.

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