A 22-year-old patient with no significant past medical history presents to the clinic for a 2-day history of right

A 22-year-old patient with no significant past medical history presents to the clinic for a 2-day history of right ankle pain due to an inversion-type injury while playing volleyball. Hisankle quickly became edematous, but heused ice and was able to bear weight on the foot after the injury. Hehas tenderness at the anterior lower lateral malleolus but no tenderness to palpation of the inferior or posterior aspects. You diagnose himwith an ankle sprain. You recommend continued relative rest and also tell the patient to keep it elevated and ice it several times during the day to help with the pain and swelling. You inform the patient that immobilization and compression are good for the conservative management of her condition. Which of the following is the best device to provide compression in this situation? A. Compression stockings B. Elastic wrap C. Semi-rigid ankle support D. Solid cast for eight weeks E. Tape