The nurse teaches the patient in ambulatory care to apply ice packs to an injured knee.What instructions does the nurse include in patient teaching?
A) Leave the ice on for no more than 5 minutes.
B) Remove the ice pack when the ice melts completely.
C) A cold pack has the potential to cause tissue damage.
D) Apply ice for an hour and then apply a heating pad.
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