A client is admitted to a surgical floor with an open fracture of the right arm. What are important priorities when caring for this client? The nurse tells the client who sprained her left ankle 2...

A client is admitted to a surgical floor with an open fracture of the right arm. What are important priorities when caring for this client?

The nurse tells the client who sprained her left ankle 2 hours ago that she needs to apply an ice pack to the injured area. What explanation should the nurse give for this action?