An Emergency Department Provider Is Giving Instructions for Rest, Ice

An emergency department provider is giving instructions for rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) treatment in a patient with a sprain. What is included in teaching about this home care? (Select all that apply.)

A) An elastic bandage is enough for compression.
B) Apply ice packs for 20 minutes three times daily.
C) Proximal joints should be elevated higher than distal joints.
D) The injured extremity should be raised above the level of the heart.
E) Place a cloth between the ice pack and the skin.