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A patient presents to ED complaining of pain in his left ankle stating, “I missed a step coming down the stairs, and landed funny.” The ankle is swollen with point tenderness at lateral malleolus. Which of the following would the nurse do to help control the swelling?
A) Apply heat to the ankle
B) Instruct patient to flex ankle frequently
C) Have patient to dangle left leg over the side of the bed
D) Raise the left leg above level of the heart