while providing care for a client with a seco...
while providing care for a client with a second - degree left ankle sprain, the nurse raises the injured part above heart level. which statement describes the rationale behind this nursing action?\nto promote bone density\nto prevent further edema\nto reduce pain perception\nto increase muscle strength
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# Brief Explanations:
Elevating an injured part above heart - level helps in reducing swelling (edema) by promoting gravity - assisted drainage of excess fluid. It does not directly promote bone density, reduce pain perception, or increase muscle strength.
# Answer:
To prevent further edema