After rolling the ankle outwards when jogging, a client develops ankle pain and swelling. The health care provider diagnoses a lateral ankle sprain. Which interventions does the nurse include in the discharge instructions? Select all that apply.

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A sprain is a stretch and/or tear of a ligament. Treatment for a sprained ankle includes: Rest - Activity should be stopped and movement limited for 24-48 hours to promote healing. The health care provider may prescribe no weight-bearing on the joint for 48 hours, and crutches may be required. Rest - Activity should be stopped and movement limited for 24-48 hours to promote healing. The health care provider may prescribe no weight-bearing on the joint for 48 hours, and crutches may be required. Ice (cold, cryotherapy) - Cold therapy or an ice pack should be applied for 10-15 minutes every hour for the first 24-48 hours. Vasoconstriction helps to reduce pain, inflammation, and swelling. Ice should not be applied directly to the skin. Ice (cold, cryotherapy) - Cold therapy or an ice pack should be applied for 10-15 minutes every hour for the first 24-48 hours. Vasoconstriction helps to reduce pain, inflammation, and swelling. Ice should not be applied directly to the skin. Compression (eg, ACE wrap, splint) - Pressure/compression can help prevent edema and promote fluid return (Option F). Compression (eg, ACE wrap, splint) - Pressure/compression can help prevent edema and promote fluid return (Option F). Elevation - The extremity should be kept elevated above the heart on pillows for 24-48 hours to help reduce swelling by promoting fluid return (Option C). Elevation - The extremity should be kept elevated above the heart on pillows for 24-48 hours to help reduce swelling by promoting fluid return (Option C). Analgesia - Mild analgesia with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (eg, ibuprofen) can be taken every 6 hours as needed to relieve pain and reduce swelling (Option E). Analgesia - Mild analgesia with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (eg, ibuprofen) can be taken every 6 hours as needed to relieve pain and reduce swelling (Option E). Exercise rehabilitation program - This should be initiated as soon as possible after the injury (ie, when pain subsides) to restore range of motion, flexibility, and strength and prevent reinjury (Option B). Exercise rehabilitation program - This should be initiated as soon as possible after the injury (ie, when pain subsides) to restore range of motion, flexibility, and strength and prevent reinjury (Option B). (Option A) Cold therapy or ice should be used initially; after the first 24-48 hours, moist heat can be applied for 20-30 minutes at a time to reduce swelling, with a cooldown between applications. (Option D) Rest is indicated during the acute injury phase (24-48 hours). After this acute phase, the client is encouraged to use the extremity and move the joint to improve circulation and reduce swelling as long as the joint is protected with some type of immobilizer (eg, brace, tape, splint). Educational objective: Treatment for a sprained joint consists of Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (RICE) for the first 24-48 hours following the injury, mild analgesia with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and an exercise rehabilitation program when pain subsides.

After Rolling the Ankle Outwards When Jogging, a Client Develops