A Patient Is Diagnosed with a Sprain to Her Right

question 2

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. What is the nurse's best response?

• A) "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) "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."