A person comes to the Emergency Department complaining of right knee pain after being knocked down while playing basketball. The exam reveals the person experiences difficulty when stepping down on the right leg due to acute pain around the knee and slight swelling of the right knee. Initially, what does the nurse expect? The person will be:

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Based on the symptoms described, it is likely that the person has suffered a knee injury that requires further evaluation by an orthopaedic specialist. Scheduling an appointment for an MRI would help diagnose the extent of the injury and determine the best course of treatment. It is unlikely that the person would be sent home with only instructions to rest and apply ice, and it is not necessary to admit them to the hospital or schedule them for arthroscopy at this point.

A Person Comes to the Emergency Department Complaining of Right