A preadolescent client who fell from a balance beam in physical education is diagnosed with an ankle fracture.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
A) Referring the client to physical therapy
B) Placing an ice pack on the ankle
C) Planning for a corticosteroid injection
D) Assessing the need for a back brace

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A) An appropriate intervention for a client who experiences an ankle fracture is placing ice on the ankle to limit swelling. A physical therapy referral and planning for a corticosteroid injection would be more appropriate for a client who is diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Assessing for a back brace is more appropriate for a client diagnosed with scoliosis.
B) An appropriate intervention for a client who experiences an ankle fracture is placing ice on the ankle to limit swelling. A physical therapy referral and planning for a corticosteroid injection would be more appropriate for a client who is diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Assessing for a back brace is more appropriate for a client diagnosed with scoliosis.
C) An appropriate intervention for a client who experiences an ankle fracture is placing ice on the ankle to limit swelling. A physical therapy referral and planning for a corticosteroid injection would be more appropriate for a client who is diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Assessing for a back brace is more appropriate for a client diagnosed with scoliosis.
D) An appropriate intervention for a client who experiences an ankle fracture is placing ice on the ankle to limit swelling. A physical therapy referral and planning for a corticosteroid injection would be more appropriate for a client who is diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Assessing for a back brace is more appropriate for a client diagnosed with scoliosis.

A Preadolescent Client Who Fell from a Balance Beam in Physical