An 8-year-old girl has a third-degree sprain of the ankle.Based on this diagnosis,which teaching points will the nurse include in the teaching plan for this patient and family?

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Sprains are less common in younger children than are fractures.In a third-degree sprain the injury is severe,the ligament is completely torn,and the joint is unstable.There is significant swelling and severe ecchymoses occurring within the first 30 minutes.There is also severe pain over the joint,making examination difficult.The person cannot bear weight or otherwise use the extremity.

An 8-Year-Old Girl Has a Third-Degree Sprain of the Ankle