RICE Therapy Has Been the Intervention of Choice Since the 1950s

question 5

Multiple Choice

RICE therapy has been the intervention of choice since the 1950s in the first 24 to 72 hours after injury. This acronym stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation of the affected body part. How long should the rest component last and why?

• A)There should not be a period of rest; this form of treatment is incorrect based upon more current data.
• B)The rest component should be very brief to maintain mobility of the part and make the reabsorption of fluids easier.
• C)The rest component should last for weeks to allow for the area to heal before being stressed.
• D)The rest component should last indefinitely to ensure that the area does not become edematous.

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