ASSIGNMENT – Case Study
You are a New Nurse Practitioner treating the following patient:
Patrick is a 24 year old male who was playing soccer and twisted his ankle approximately 4 hours before presenting at Urgent Care. He is healthy and takes no medications on a regular basis.
The patient’s assessment is as follows:
His x-ray is negative for fracture and his examination is consistent with a moderate ankle sprain.
Answer the following questions.
What medication would you anticipate recommending/prescribing and why?
What patient education would you anticipate giving this patient relating to the medication that you chose?
Read the case below. Then explain what patient education would you anticipate giving this patient relating to the medication that you chose?
