Why is it important not to apply ice packs directly to the skin?
a. applying ice directly to the skin won't reduce swelling.
b. applying ice directly to the skin does not decrease pain.
c. applying ice directly to the skin can result in nerve damage.
d. applying ice directly to the skin increases bleeding.

Applying ice packs is used to treat  injury and to to reduce pain and swelling to the injured soft tissues by decreasing blood flow to the area. However it is important not to apply ice packs directly to the skin ice may cause frostbite and damage to the delicate tissues of the skin. In frostbite the nerves in the epidermal layer are being affected, so the following is true: Applying ice directly to the skin can result in nerve damage. Correct C