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The nurse is providing instructions about how to treat a sprained ankle. What statement by the mother does the nurse recognize as indicative of a need for additional teaching?
 
  a. Apply warm compresses to the ankle for the first 24 hours.
  b. Put an ice pack on the ankle, alternating 30 minutes on with 30 minutes off.
  c. Wrap the ankle in an Ace bandage for support.
  d. Keep the leg elevated when sitting.
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ANS: A
Heat is not a treatment for soft tissue injuries. The principles of managing soft tissue injuries are rest, ice, compression, and elevation.
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