Complete a musculoskeletal assessment and document using the föllowing J.K is a 42-year-old man presenting with complaints of left knee pain. He originally injured his left knee about a month ago while playing softball. He states that he slid into a base and his foot caught against the bag, which twisted his knee. In the past week, the pain has gradually worsened. He describes the pain as "a deep ache." He has not noted any swelling of the knee. The pain is worse when he stands for more than half an hour at a time and when he walks and goes upstairs. The patient has taken ibuprofen 400 mg occasionally for the pain, with some relief. He denies any numbness or tingling of the extremity or previous injury to the knee. He does not have any chronic medical problems and specifically denies having a history of hypertension or ulcers. He has never had surgery. He Text Effects any medications on a regular basis. He is allergic to penicillin, which causes a rash. He is married, has two children, and is employed full-time in computer sales. He denies any tobacco use; drinks "a few beers a week," and denies recreational drug use. • Weight: 195 Ibs Height: 5'10" Pain level: needs to be assessed,
Complete a musculoskeletal assessment and document using the föllowing J.K is a 42-year-old man presenting with complaints of left knee pain. He originally injured his left knee about a month ago while playing softball. He states that he slid into a base and his foot caught against the bag, which twisted his knee. In the past week, the pain has gradually worsened. He describes the pain as "a deep ache." He has not noted any swelling of the knee. The pain is worse when he stands for more than half an hour at a time and when he walks and goes upstairs. The patient has taken ibuprofen 400 mg occasionally for the pain, with some relief. He denies any numbness or tingling of the extremity or previous injury to the knee. He does not have any chronic medical problems and specifically denies having a history of hypertension or ulcers. He has never had surgery. He Text Effects any medications on a regular basis. He is allergic to penicillin, which causes a rash. He is married, has two children, and is employed full-time in computer sales. He denies any tobacco use; drinks "a few beers a week," and denies recreational drug use. • Weight: 195 Ibs Height: 5'10" Pain level: needs to be assessed,
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Complete a musculoskeletal assessment and document using the following information:
J.K is a 42-year-old man presenting with complaints of left knee pain. He originally injured his left
knee about a month ago while playing softball. He states that he slid into a base and his foot caught
against the bag, which twisted his knee. In the past week, the pain has gradually worsened. He
describes the pain as "a deep ache." He has not noted any swelling of the knee. The pain is worse
when he stands for more than half an hour at a time and when he walks and goes upstairs. The
patient has taken ibuprofen 400 mg occasionally for the pain, with some relief. He denies any
numbness or tingling of the extremity or previous injury to the knee. He does not have any chronic
medical problems and specifically denies having a history of hypertension or ulcers. He has never had
surgery. He Text Effects any medications on a regular basis. He is allergic to penicillin, which causes
a rash. He is married, has two children, and is employed full-time in computer sales. He denies any
tobacco use; drinks "a few beers a week," and denies recreational drug use.
• Weight: 195 Ibs Height: 5'10"
Pain level: needs to be assessed.
Thinking Hint: What technique(s) would be included in your focus assessment? What
questions would you ask this patient?
Assignment: I
Follow the direction on the Module Assignment Rubric.
Document your subjective and objective findings, identify actual or potential risks, and
submit using this template in Word document to the Module Assignment drop box.
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