A child has experienced a sprain of the right ankle. The school nurse should:
A) Leave the ankle open to the air and avoid compressing the area to allow tissue swelling as necessary.
B) Perform passive range-of-motion to the extremity.
C) Lower the extremity below the level of the heart.
D) Apply ice to the extremity.
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