Solved

The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Pediatric Patient Who

Question 58

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing care to a pediatric patient who suffered an ankle sprain.Which interventions are appropriate to include in the patient's plan of care?


A) Apply an Ace wrap to apply pressure and reduce swelling of the joint.
B) Apply heat to the extremity for the first 48 hours at 15-minute intervals.
C) Elevate and move the affected joint to reduce swelling and stiffness.
D) Immediately perform range-of-motion exercises on the extremity.
E) Place ice on the injury for 15 minutes at a time for the first 1 to 2 days.

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Unlock this Answer For Free Now!

View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions

qr-code

Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks

upload documents

Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents