Which of the following statements made by an adolescent patient recovering from a sprain would indicate the need for further instruction by the nurse regarding care at home?
A) "I should put a heating pad on my leg as soon as I get home."
B) "I should avoid weight bearing on this leg for a couple days."
C) "I should make sure to keep the ace bandage on my leg."
D) "I should prop this leg up when I'm sitting in a chair."
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