A Patient Is Diagnosed with a Sprain to Her Right

A patient is diagnosed with a sprain to her right ankle after a fall. The patient asks the nurse about using ice on her injured ankle. What is the nurse's best response?

A) "Use ice only when the ankle hurts."
B) "Ice should be applied for 15 to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours over the next 1 to 2 days."
C) "Wrap an ice pack around the injured ankle for the next 24 to 48 hours."
D) "Ice is not recommended for use on the sprain because it would inhibit the inflammatory response."

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