Melba just sprained her ankle playing basketball.How often should she ice her injury?

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The best course of action for Melba's sprained ankle would be to ice it every hour for the first 24 hours, and then 20 minutes every hour for the following 24-72 hours. This will help reduce swelling and inflammation in the affected area. Option A may be too frequent and lead to tissue damage, while option B may not be enough to effectively manage the injury. Option D may not provide enough time for the ice to have an effect.

Melba Just Sprained Her Ankle Playing Basketball