A client with an ankle sprain is instructed to follow RICE. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client regarding this process?
1. "Maintain your normal level of activity."
2. "Apply ice to the ankle once a day."
3. "Apply an elastic bandage to the site."
4. "Elevate the extremity every day for 20 to 30 minutes."
3
The nurse should instruct the client to use crutches to allow for the rest of the ankle joint and relieve pain; apply ice for 20 to 30 minutes 3 to 4 times a day; apply an elastic bandage to the site; and elevate the ankle for the first 48 hours after the injury.
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