The nurse should use which test to check for large amounts of fluid around the patella?

A. The ballottement test involves pressing on the knee joint to check for the presence of fluid, which can indicate joint effusion. B. The McMurray test is used to assess for meniscal tears, not for fluid around the patella. C. The Tinel sign is used to assess for nerve compression, not fluid accumulation. D. The Phalen test is used to diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome, not to assess for joint effusion.