A School-Age Child Sustained a Contusion on the Front of One

question 8

Multiple Choice

A school-age child sustained a contusion on the front of one thigh while playing football and reports some difficulty flexing the foot on the affected side. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner do to treat this injury?

• A) Place the child on crutches and limit weight-bearing until symptoms subside.
• B) Prescribe acetaminophen with hydrocodone along with NSAIDs.
• C) Recommend rest, ice packs, compression, and elevation of the extremity.
• D) Refer the child to an orthopedic specialist for immediate evaluation and treatment.

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