Which diagnosis should be at the top of nurse practitioner

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A 30-year-old patient presents to the urgent care with a chief complaint of right knee pain. The patient cannot recall a specific inciting event. The pain has been present for at least 2 weeks and has gradually worsened. This morning he noted significant swelling in his knee. He does reports do difficulty with range of motion and the knee feels stable. He is on no medication and the rest of his medical history is negative. He has been working as a carpet installer for 6 months. Based on the history alone, which diagnosis should be at the top of the nurse practitioner's differential?

Reference no: EM133731987

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