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select the choice that best completes the following statement.
follow all of these steps while treating a strain/sprain at home, except...
a) resting the injured part
b) exercising the injured body part
c) compressing the injured part
d) elevating the injured part
When treating a strain/sprain at home, the RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is commonly used. Resting (a), Compressing (c), and Elevating (d) are part of proper care. Exercising the injured body part (b) can worsen the injury by increasing inflammation and damage to the strained/sprained tissues.
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B. Exercising the injured body part