Following X-ray films of an injured wrist,the patient is informed that it is just badly sprained.In teaching the patient to care for the injury,what should the nurse teach the patient to do?
A) Apply a heating pad to reduce muscle spasms.
B) Wear an elastic compression bandage continuously.
C) Gently exercise the joint to prevent muscle shortening.
D) Keep the arm elevated above the heart,even during sleep.
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