After a Fall, the Resident's Knee Is Swollen, So the Nurse

Multiple Choice

After a fall, the resident's knee is swollen, so the nurse has elevated the leg on pillows and placed an ice pack on the knee. The nursing assistant monitors the treatment for the next 20 minutes and should immediately report if the:

A) resident reports numbness.
B) skin feels cool to touch.
C) towel covering is damp.
D) rolled gauze is loose.