The nurse is preparing the patient for discharge from the emergency room to home after incurring a sprain to the left ankle. While providing discharge teaching, the nurse is correct when they instruct the patient to what?
A) Apply heat for the first 24 to 48 hours after injury
B) Maintain the ankle in a dependent position
C) Exercise hourly by performing rotation exercises of the ankle
D) Apply an elastic compression bandage to the ankle
Ans: D
Feedback: Treatment of a sprain consists of resting and elevating the affected part, applying cold, and using a compression bandage. After the acute inflammatory stage (usually 24 to 48 hours after injury), heat may be applied intermittently.
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