Which action by the nurse is appropriate for a child who presents in the emergency department with an ankle injury?
A) Avoid compressing the area to allow tissue swelling as necessary.
B) Perform passive range-of-motion to the extremity.
C) Lower the extremity below the level of the heart.
D) Apply ice to the extremity.

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Applying ice to the affected area is an appropriate action for a child with an ankle injury. Ice can help decrease swelling and pain.

Which Action by the Nurse Is Appropriate for a Child