A client comes to the emergency department complaining of a painful injury to the right knee received while playing basketball.The nurse would include which of the following in the examination of this client?

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Inspection, palpation, bulge sign testing, and ballottement are all appropriate methods for examining a client with a knee injury. Inspection and palpation are fundamental to any physical examination, allowing the nurse to observe and feel for abnormalities. Bulge sign testing and ballottement are specific tests used to assess for fluid in the knee joint, which is common in knee injuries. Percussion is not typically used in the examination of a knee injury.

A Client Comes to the Emergency Department Complaining of a Painful