The nurse is assessing a patient's right knee. The assessment shows edema, tenderness, muscle spasms, and ecchymosis. The patient states that 2 days ago he ran 10 miles and now it hurts to stand up. Based upon these symptoms, the nurse bases her teaching upon the fact that she anticipates the patient has experienced what?
A) A first-degree strain
B) A second-degree strain
C) A first-degree sprain
D) A second-degree sprain
Answer: SECOND DEGREE STRAIN
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