The nurse is reviewing with a group of student nurses about the use of ice bags. What is the best response by a student nurse about the uses for an ice bag?
1 . Headache
2 . Sprain
3 . Nosebleed
4 . Concussion
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4
A
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An ice bag is often used for a headache or in an emergency, such as a sprain or nosebleed, not a concussion.
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