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.
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