Sprains and Strains – Nursing Care Nursing Mnemonic (RICE)

Included In This Lesson
Outline
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.
Nursing Mnemonics
In this course, you’ll be able to learn different mnemonics that will help you to remember the need to know nursing information!