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BCEN CEN Practice Question

A 22-year-old basketball player arrives in the emergency department after experiencing a painful, swollen knee following a sudden change in direction during a game. Which assessment finding most strongly suggests a ligament injury rather than a muscle strain?

  • Joint instability when the knee is stressed

  • Severe pain upon palpation of the affected area

  • Limited range of motion due to pain

  • Bruising and swelling around the knee

BCEN CEN
Musculoskeletal and Wound Emergencies
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