A Patient Arrives in the Emergency Department with a Swollen

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient arrives in the emergency department with a swollen ankle after an injury incurred while playing soccer. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

• A) Elevate the ankle above heart level.
• B) Remove the patient's shoe and sock.
• C) Apply a warm moist pack to the ankle.
• D) Assess the ankle's range of motion (ROM).

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Definitions:

Corpus Luteum

A temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries that plays a crucial role in estrogen and progesterone production for regulation of the menstrual cycle and early pregnancy.

Ovulation

The phase in the menstrual cycle when an ovary releases an egg, making it available for fertilization.

Estrogen Levels

The concentration of estrogen hormones in the body, critical for regulating the reproductive system, and affecting numerous bodily functions.

Progesterone Levels

A measure of the amount of progesterone, a key hormone for maintaining pregnancy and menstrual cycle regulation, present in the body.