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Nursing documentation has been reviewed in EMR.
History:
Issue #1: Acute Ankle Sprain
-Patient, Mr. John Smith, 32 years old, presented to the nursing station yesterday evening following an inversion injury to his right ankle during a football match. He reported immediate pain and swelling, making weight-bearing difficult. He had a previous ankle sprain on the same side approximately 5 years ago, which resolved with RICE therapy.
-Pertinent negatives: No loss of consciousness, no head injury, no other associated injuries reported. No fever or chills.
Issue #2: Mild Hayfever Symptoms
-Reports occasional sneezing and itchy eyes, which he attributes to seasonal allergies. Self-treating with over-the-counter antihistamines as needed.
Past Medical History:
-CPP reviewed
-Relevant past medical history: Previous right ankle sprain (5 years ago), seasonal allergies.
-Home medications: Loratadine 10mg PRN for allergies.
-Allergies: NKDA
RN's Physical Examination:
-Vital signs: BP 128/78 mmHg, HR 72 bpm, RR 16 bpm, Temp 37.1°C, SpO2 99% on room air.
-Issue #1: Right ankle: Moderate swelling and ecchymosis over the lateral malleolus. Tenderness to palpation over the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) and calcaneofibular ligament (CFL). Pain with inversion and eversion. Limited range of motion due to pain and swelling. Positive anterior drawer test (mild laxity) and negative Talar tilt test. Distal pulses present and strong, good capillary refill. Sensation intact. Unable to bear full weight without significant pain.
-Issue #2: Mild conjunctival injection, clear nasal discharge.
Investigations:
-Issue #1: X-ray right ankle (performed yesterday): No fracture or dislocation identified.
-Issue #2: N/A
Impression:
-Issue #1: Acute right ankle sprain (likely Grade II) involving the ATFL and CFL. Reasoning: Clinical presentation with inversion injury, immediate pain/swelling, tenderness over lateral ligaments, positive anterior drawer, and negative X-ray results are consistent with a ligamentous injury. Differential diagnoses include syndesmotic sprain (less likely given location of maximal tenderness and mechanism of injury) or occult fracture (ruled out by X-ray).
-Issue #2: Seasonal allergic rhinitis.
Management Plan:
-Issue #1:
-Investigations planned: None immediately. Consider MRI if symptoms persist or worsen significantly after 2-4 weeks.
-Treatments planned: Continue RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation). Provide crutches for partial weight-bearing as tolerated for 3-5 days. Advise ibuprofen 400mg TID PRN for pain and inflammation. Ankle brace for support.
-Counselling: Educate patient on ankle sprain recovery, importance of gradual return to activity, and ankle strengthening exercises once pain subsides. Referral to physiotherapy for rehabilitation.
-Issue #2: Continue current antihistamine. Advise to avoid known allergens.
-Return to care instructions: Return to clinic if pain significantly worsens, new numbness/tingling, inability to bear any weight, or no improvement in 7-10 days. Follow-up with physiotherapy as arranged. Scheduled follow-up with sports physician in 2 weeks for reassessment.