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crobinson2013

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A 21-one-year old basketball player comes to the emergency department with a swollen, ecchymotic, painful right ankle. He states he went up for a jump shot and twisted it. He reports pain over the medial malleolus.
 
  He cannot walk on it and was assisted off the court at the game. He reports that he has done this before, but it is different this time. He wants an air cast splint and crutches, but no x-rays. What statement indicates that this young athlete may not understand the difference between a fracture and a sprain? 1. I will be fine in 3 days..
   2. I can play if you give me the splint..
   3. I don't need x-rays today. I've done this before..
   4. All of the above.

Question 2

When parents ask about how to set limits and guidelines for playing video games, the nurse recommends:
 
  a. Limiting play to 4 hours each day
  b. Providing educational games
  c. Allowing longer playtime if games are not violent
  d. Insisting that the child read a book rather than play



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1. Sprains, strains, and fractures can all have the same symptoms of pain, swelling, inability to bear weight, and ecchymosis that may last a few days.
2. An x-ray will assist with fracture detection at this time.
3. An x-ray will assist with fracture detection.
4. Sprains, strains, and fractures can all have the same symptoms of pain, swelling, inability to bear weight, and ecchymosis. An x-ray will assist with fracture detection.

Answer to Question 2

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Play should be limited to 2 hours or less each day. The school-age child does not need to view violent games. Educational games should be encouraged. The parents should also encourage but not insist on a particular alternate activity.




crobinson2013

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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