What actions should the nurse perform while caring for a school-age child who sprained his ankle playing football? (Select all that apply.)
A) Turn the child every 1 to 2 hours.
B) Assist with range-of-motion exercises every 2 hours.
C) Apply ice to the affected ankle.
D) Wrap the ankle with an ACE bandage.
E) Elevate the affected extremity.

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The child with a soft tissue injury in the first 6 to 12 hours is treated by controlling the swelling and reducing muscle damage.The acronym RICE summarizes the care needed: rest,ice,compression,and elevation.During the acute phase of the injury,the child is not moved frequently,and range-of-motion exercises would not be done.The child with a soft tissue injury in the first 6 to 12 hours is treated by controlling the swelling and reducing muscle damage.

What Actions Should the Nurse Perform While Caring for a School-Age