Which discharge instruction will the emergency department nurse include for a patient with a sprained ankle?
A) Keep the ankle loosely wrapped with gauze.
B) Apply a heating pad to reduce muscle spasms.
C) Use pillows to elevate the ankle above the heart.
D) Gently move the ankle through the range of motion.
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