The NP in a primary care setting takes the complete history and physical examination of the patient and identifies whether it is an acute onset of the bursitis in the knees or chronic. Prevention is the mainstay of any condition and it is the NP’s duty to educate patients about the importance in avoiding acute bursitis in their lifetime. The interventions procured must be directed towards the main goal in the treatment of acute bursitis. The patient’s safety and well being is the utmost objective in managing acute bursitis.
Conclusion
A thorough history and physical examination can significantly determine the cause of acute bursitis in the knees of athletes. Educating and implementing proper management of the condition can prevent complications that can further damage the patella. Promoting consciousness that acute bursitis is invertible can lead to reduce deterioration to the affected knee. Family nurse practitioners can help decrease the incidence of complications by diagnosing the condition appropriately to prevent hospital