Sprains and Strains – Nursing Care Nursing Mnemonic (RICE)
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RICE
- R-Rest
- I-Ice
- C-Compression
- E-Elevation
Description
These four basic interventions can help to alleviate the symptoms of a sprain or a strain. A strain is excessive stretching of muscle. A sprain is excessive stretching of ligament.
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