A child has experienced a sprain of the right ankle. The school nurse should
1. apply ice to the extremity.
2. apply a warm moist pack to theextremity.
3. perform passive range of motion tothe extremity.
4. lower the extremity to below thelevel of the heart.
Answer:1
Rationale:For the first 24 hours for a sprain,rest,ice,compression,and elevation should be followed. Therefore,the nurse should apply ice to the extremity.
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