The nurse preparing the patient who has sustained a sprain of the left ankle for discharge from the emergency room to home correctly instructs the patient to:
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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