Sprains and Strains – Nursing Care

RICE


R-Rest
I-Ice
C-Compression
E-Elevation

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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.