A 20 year old male athlete presents with a soft tissue contusion on the right ankle. The most appropriate information for the nurse to provide would be:
A. “Surgery will be the expected treatment, and consent will need to be signed immediately.”
B. “Apply heat compresses for 15min to open up the venules of the soft tissue.”
C. “Keep the ankle elevated and apply ice for 15 min at a time for the first 24 hours.”
D. “Pain medications will be the only treatment method needed.”
Select your answer:
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