The Nurse Gets a Telephone Call from a Parent Who

The nurse gets a telephone call from a parent who wants to know what to do for her child who just twisted an ankle, which is beginning to swell and hurt. The nurse will advise the parent to do which of the following?

A) Have the child stay in bed until the swelling and pain subsides.
B) Elevate the leg and use an ice pack to the ankle, alternating 30 minutes on and 15 off.
C) Apply alternating heat and cold with 15 minutes of heat and 15 minutes of cold.
D) Apply an Ace bandage or wrap securely and fairly tight with tape for 24 to 48 hours.