A Patient in the Ambulatory Clinic Is Diagnosed with a Muscle

A patient in the ambulatory clinic is diagnosed with a muscle strain.What actions should the nurse instruct the patient to do to treat this injury? (Select all that apply.)

A) Rest the limb.
B) Elevate the limb.
C) Apply heat for 1 hour.
D) Apply ice to the area.
E) Wrap with an elastic bandage.