Initial treatment of simple strains and sprains uses the RICE formula, which means:
a. regular iced compression of extremity
b. radiological examination, isotonic movement, continuity, and edema
c. rest, ice, compression, and elevation
d. restrain, immobilize, comply with treatment, and eliminate causative factors
C
Initial treatment of simple strains and sprains includes rest, ice, compression, and elevation.
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