A client has a severe sprain of the right ankle. Immediate treatment would include which of the following?
a. rest, ice, compression, and elevation
b. elevation and application of heat
c. application of a cast
d. brace or elastic bandage and aspirin
A
A sprain, injury to ligaments around a joint, can result from a fall or sudden twist of the joint and causes pain, edema, loss of motion, and ecchymosis. Treatment consists of rest, ice compression, and elevation (RICE); a cast may be necessary.
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