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JOINT PAIN/SWELLING

Purpose: To initiate and expedite care from triage for all MEDcare patients based on
presenting symptoms and agreed upon guidelines.


Common presenting symptoms sets include:

Joint pain
Redness
Tenderness
Inability to bear weight or lift
Swelling
Angry appearance
Warmth
Limited range of motion


Procedure:

1. Place patient in procedure room and undress to gown.
2. Obtain UPT in female of child-bearing age.
3. Initiate IV.
4. Draw CBC and BMP.
5. X-ray involved joint.


Orders:
UPT
IV
CBC
BMP
X-ray affected extremity


Additional Considerations:
See Weakness/Fatigue/Malaise Standing Order if accompanied by these symptoms

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