An Emergency Department Provider Is Giving Instructions for Rest, Ice

question 2

Multiple Choice

An emergency department provider is giving instructions for rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) treatment in a patient with a sprain. What is included in teaching about this home care? (Select all that apply.)

• A) An elastic bandage is enough for compression.
• B) Apply ice packs for 20 minutes three times daily.
• C) Proximal joints should be elevated higher than distal joints.
• D) The injured extremity should be raised above the level of the heart.
• E) Place a cloth between the ice pack and the skin.

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