The nurse is teaching a client who sustained an ankle injury about cold application.Which instruction should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

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The nurse should instruct the patient to cover the cold pack with a washcloth,towel,or fitted sheet before applying it to the ankle to prevent tissue damage.A cold pack should be applied intermittently for the first 24 hours,leaving it in place for no longer than 15 minutes at a time.The patient should check the skin frequently and discontinue the treatment immediately if redness or other signs of tissue irritation occur.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Client Who Sustained an Ankle