A patient comes to the emergency department complaining of right knee pain after being knocked down while playing basketball. The exam reveals the patient experiences difficulty when stepping down on the right leg due to acute pain around the knee and slight swelling of the right knee. Initially, the nurse expects that

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Based on the information provided, it is likely that the patient has suffered some form of knee injury that will require further evaluation by an orthopedic physician. The slight swelling and difficulty bearing weight on the right leg are indications that there may be some underlying issue with the knee, potentially requiring an MRI scan to diagnose. While hospital admission and surgery may eventually be necessary, they are generally not the first steps in evaluating a knee injury.

A Patient Comes to the Emergency Department Complaining of Right