The nurse is assisting at an athletic team function at her child's school. The nurse understands the use of cold, compression, and elevation will be indicated if a student has which of the following injuries?
A)
muscle spasm
B)
dislocation of the elbow
C)
a repetitive-use strain of the wrist
D)
an ankle sprain.
D
Explanation:
A)
Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) help to reduce the edema associated with sprains and strains. Muscle spasms should be treated with ice. Repetitive strain injuries require rest and limitation of movement. A dislocation needs immobilization.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)
Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) help to reduce the edema associated with sprains and strains. Muscle spasms should be treated with ice. Repetitive strain injuries require rest and limitation of movement. A dislocation needs immobilization.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) help to reduce the edema associated with sprains and strains. Muscle spasms should be treated with ice. Repetitive strain injuries require rest and limitation of movement. A dislocation needs immobilization.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) help to reduce the edema associated with sprains and strains. Muscle spasms should be treated with ice. Repetitive strain injuries require rest and limitation of movement. A dislocation needs immobilization.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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