A young adult arrives in the emergency department with ankle swelling and severe pain after twisting an ankle playing basketball. Which of these prescribed interprofessional interventions will the nurse implement first?
A) Send the patient for ankle x-rays.
B) Wrap the ankle and apply an ice pack.
C) Administer naproxen (Naprosyn) 500 mg PO.
D) Give acetaminophen with codeine (Tylenol #3) .
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