Which action by the nurse is appropriate for a child who presents in the emergency department with an ankle injury?

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Applying ice to the extremity is appropriate for a child with an ankle injury to decrease pain and swelling. Avoiding compression is not necessarily the correct action as some compression may be needed to immobilize the injured area. Passive ROM should not be performed until the extent of the injury has been determined. Lowering the extremity below the level of the heart may increase swelling.

Which Action by the Nurse Is Appropriate for a Child