Question

Twenty minutes after getting hit on the side of the mid back, an athlete is anxious to return to play. He shows no signs of advanced-stage kidney contusion but still has slight tenderness over the injured area. You should:______________

Answer 1

Answer: have him rest for the remainder of the day, and let him return to activity the next day

Explanation: This person may need to take a day off so that they can be certain that everything is well and it doesn't get any worse because going back to the field may exasperate his condition. The athlete will need to recuperate from this slightly tenderness, for him to be able to come back and play.