A young man arrives in the emergency department with ankle swelling and severe pain after twisting his ankle playing basketball. Which of these prescribed collaborative interventions will the nurse implement first?
a. Take the patient to have x-rays.
b. Wrap the ankle and apply an ice pack.
c. Administer naproxen (Naprosyn) 500 mg PO.
d. Give acetaminophen with codeine (Tylenol #3).
ANS: B
Immediate care after a sprain or strain injury includes the application of cold and compression to the injury to minimize swelling. The other actions should be taken after the ankle is wrapped with a compression bandage and ice is applied.
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