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11 years ago
Which of the following statements made by an adolescent patient recovering from a sprain would indicate the need for further instruction by the nurse regarding care at home?
1. “I should put a heating pad on my leg as soon as I get home.”
2. “I should avoid weight bearing on this leg for a couple days.”
3. “I should make sure to keep the ace bandage on my leg.”
4. “I should prop this leg up when I’m sitting in a chair.”
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11 years ago
1 -- The acronym RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) is a recommended therapy for treating soft tissue trauma. The interventions allow the injured muscle, ligament, or tendon to heal (rest), cause vasoconstriction and reduce pain (ice), decrease edema formation (compression), and reduce edema and pain (elevation). These therapies should be used 24-48 hours. The use of a heating pad would indicate the need for additional instruction by the nurse.
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