The nurse instructs an adolescent patient on the care of a sprain at home. Which patient statement indicates the need for further instruction?
1. "I should put a heating pad on my leg as soon as I get home."
2. "I should avoid weight bearing on this leg for a couple of days."
3. "I should make sure to keep the ace bandage on my leg."
4. "I should prop this leg up when I'm sitting in a chair."
Correct Answer: 1
The patient should be instructed to follow the acronym RICE for treatment of a sprain at home. This includes resting the extremity, applying compression, and elevating the extremity. These therapies should be used for 24–48 hours. Verbalizing the need for a heating pad would indicate that the patient requires additional instruction.
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