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A nurse is caring for a client who requires cold applications with an ice bag to reduce the swelling and pain of an ankle injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Answer Choices:

A. Allow room for some air inside the bag.

B. Reapply the bag 30 min after removing it. ✓ Correct Answer

C. Place the bag directly on the skin.

D. Apply the bag for 30 min at a time.

Correct Answer:

Reapply the bag 30 min after removing it.

Rationale:

🔵 Safe cycle: Cold is best in short applications with re-warm intervals to protect skin integrity.

🔵 Vasoconstriction window: After initial vasoconstriction/analgesia, tissues need reperfusion before re-cooling.

🔵 Injury prevention: Spacing applications reduces frostbite, nerve palsy, and pressure injury risk.

🔵 Edema control: Intermittent cold helps limit swelling while preserving capillary flow.

🔵 Protocol clarity: “Remove—wait ~30 min—reapply” is a clear, teachable routine for home use.

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A nurse is caring for a client who requires cold applications with an ice bag to reduce the swelling and pain of an ankle injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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A nurse is caring for a client who requires cold applications with an ice bag to reduce the swelling and pain of an ankle injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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