While Assessing a Patient's Left Knee for Range of Motion

question 25

Multiple Choice

While assessing a patient's left knee for range of motion, the nurse hears clicking. The patient says that at times the knee "locks." The nurse would conduct additional assessment for which condition?

• A) Rheumatoid arthritis
• B) Fluid in the knee
• C) Dislocation
• D) Damage to the meniscus

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