During assessment of a 15-year-old patient who developed knee pain and swelling after a soccer game, the nurse will check for large amounts of fluid around the patella using:

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Ballottement of the patella is reliable when large amounts of fluid are present.Tinel's sign and the Phalen test are used to check for carpal tunnel syndrome.The McMurray test is used to test the knee for a torn meniscus.

During Assessment of a 15-Year-Old Patient Who Developed Knee Pain