Alacrosse player has received a severe blow to the quadriceps by an opponent's knee. there is marked pain and swelling, and the athlete is having difficulty walking without a limp. how would you manage this acute condition and what follow-up care would you do?

This patient has a soft tissue contusion involving the quadriceps muscle. In acute care setting, the patient should be advised rest, ice, compression, and elevation or RICE. Might as well, an x-ray should be done to rule out potential fractures and dislocations. Possibly, casting may be done. Medications like pain relievers may be given to soothe the pain. Upon follow-up, range of motion should be assessed and repeat x-ray may be done. Removal of casts may be done also. Continue RICE.

If these are the missing choices: a. to determine skin temperature, place the back of your hand against the patient's skin.b. determine body temperature by touching the patient's hands and feet.c. skin temperature will tell you very little about this patient's condition or well-being.d. the patient's skin temperature and color will likely be warm and red.my answer is: a. to determine skin temperature, place the back of your hand against the patient's skin. using the back of the hand to check for temperature rather than the palm is more effective because the back of the hand has more nerves that can feel and transmit the temperature than the palm.