Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
A college student visits a campus health service reporting knee pain, clicking when walking, 'locking,' and 'giving way' of the affected knee. The injury occurred when twisting the knee wrong during a tennis match. The nurse should further assess for which problem?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A. The nurse should assess for injury to the meniscus (knee) cartilage. Abrupt twisting can tear the cartilage, and the loose cartilage can cause locking of the joint, clicking, and the knee to 'give way.'