A Patient Arrives in the Emergency Department with a Swollen

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient arrives in the emergency department with a swollen ankle after an injury incurred while playing soccer. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

• A) Assess the ankle's range of motion (ROM).
• B) Apply a warm moist pack to the ankle.
• C) Wrap the ankle with a compression bandage.
• D) Remove the patient's soccer shoe and sock.

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