A patient comes to the emergency department complaining of right knee pain after being knocked down while playing basketball. The exam reveals the patient experiences difficulty when stepping down on the right leg due to acute pain around the knee and slight swelling of the right knee. What should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?

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Based on the patient's symptoms and history, it is likely the patient has a knee injury that requires further evaluation by an orthopedic physician. The tentative appointment for an MRI scan will provide more information about the extent of the injury and allow for appropriate treatment to be prescribed. The patient does not require immediate hospitalization or surgery unless there is additional information that was not provided. Ice may help with pain relief and swelling, but further evaluation is needed.

A Patient Comes to the Emergency Department Complaining of Right