A Patient Is Diagnosed with a Sprain to Her Right

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with a sprain to her right ankle after a fall.The patient asks the nurse about using ice on her injured ankle.The nurse should tell the patient that

• A) she should use ice only when the ankle hurts.
• B) ice should be applied for 15 to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours over the next 1 to 2 days.
• C) she should wrap an ice pack around the injured ankle for the next 24 to 48 hours.
• D) ice is not recommended for use on the sprain because it would inhibit the inflammatory response.

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