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Your neighbor returns home from the Emergency Department following treatment for a right ankle sprain and asks you, a nurse, to explain what will happen now that he is home. You recognize that continuing short term treatment will most likely include: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

raising the right leg on pillows

reducing activity.

applications of ice to the right ankle.

applying traction to the right leg.

use of an ACE bandage or other wrap

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,C,E

A. Elevating the leg helps reduce swelling by promoting venous return and decreasing fluid accumulation.

B. Reducing activity helps prevent further injury and allows the healing process to begin.

C. Applying ice helps reduce swelling and pain in the acute phase of a sprain.

D. Traction is typically not used for a sprained ankle unless there is a fracture or more severe injury, which is not typical for sprains.

E. An ACE bandage or wrap provides compression, which helps control swelling and supports the injured area.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Weight gain can worsen gout by increasing joint stress and uric acid levels.

B. Climate change is not a treatment or preventive measure for gout.

C. Avoiding wine is correct as alcohol, especially beer and wine, can trigger gout flares.

D. Discontinuing Allopurinol abruptly can lead to worsening of gout symptoms.

A. "It is okay to wiggle the toes on my right foot. B. "I can use a chopstick to relieve an itch Inside the cast." C. "I should pay attention to how my foot feels below the cast." D. I will call the doctor if I feel hot spots on my cast."

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Wiggling toes promotes circulation and helps detect any tightness or swelling in the cast.

B. Inserting objects into the cast, such as a chopstick, to relieve an itch can cause injury or damage to the skin or the cast itself.

C. Monitoring sensations in the foot is crucial to identify any issues such as decreased circulation or increased pressure.

D. Noticing hot spots on the cast is important as it may indicate irritation or infection beneath the cast.

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Your neighbor returns home from the Emergency Department following treatment for a right ankle sprain and asks you, a nurse, to explain what will happen now that he is home. You recognize that continuing short term treatment will most likely include: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

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