A patient arrives in the emergency department with a swollen ankle after an injury incurred while playing soccer. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
A) Assess the ankle's range of motion (ROM) .
B) Apply a warm moist pack to the ankle.
C) Wrap the ankle with a compression bandage.
D) Remove the patient's soccer shoe and sock.
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