The nurse is evaluating the performance of a student nurse while caring for a client with an ankle sprain. Which intervention of the student nurse does the nursing instructor correct while providing care to the client?

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Keeping the ankle below the heart is contraindicated in the management of an ankle sprain, as it may increase swelling and pain. The correct intervention would be to elevate the ankle above the level of the heart to decrease edema and promote circulation. The other interventions (administering analgesics, checking dorsalis pedis pulse, and checking posterior tibial pulse) are appropriate for the care of a client with an ankle sprain.

The Nurse Is Evaluating the Performance of a Student Nurse