Which Discharge Instruction Will the Emergency Department Nurse Include for a Patient

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which discharge instruction will the emergency department nurse include for a patient with a sprained ankle?

• A)Keep the ankle loosely wrapped with gauze.
• B)Apply a heating pad to reduce muscle spasms.
• C)Use pillows to elevate the ankle above the heart.
• D)Gently move the ankle through the range of motion.

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