A client arrives in the emergency department with a swollen ankle after an injury incurred while playing soccer. Which of the following actions by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) Elevate the ankle above heart level.
B) Remove the client's shoe and sock.
C) Apply a warm moist pack to the ankle.
D) Assess the ankle's range of motion (ROM) .
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