Sprains and Strains – Nursing Care Nursing Mnemonic (RICE)
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  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.