Following x-rays of an injured wrist, the patient is informed that it is badly sprained. In teaching the patient to care for the injury, the nurse tells the patient to
a. apply a heating pad to reduce muscle spasms.
b. wear an elastic compression bandage continuously.
c. use pillows to keep the arm elevated above the heart.
d. gently exercise the joint to prevent muscle shortening.
Ans: c. use pillows to keep the arm elevated above the heart.
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