The school nurse is providing care to a school-age client who has just experienced a sprain of the right ankle on the playground. Which intervention is appropriate for the nurse to implement for this client?

Rationale: A. Applying ice helps reduce swelling, inflammation, and pain immediately after a sprain. B. Warm packs can increase swelling if applied too early after injury. C. Passive range of motion is contraindicated acutely as it may worsen the injury and increase pain. D. The extremity should be elevated above the level of the heart to reduce swelling, not lowered.