A baseball player was struck in the side of the face by a baseball. Assessment findings include swelling and numbness to the left side of the face and left eyelid, as well as crepitus in the same area. Assessment of the eye reveals no obvious injury. The patient denies any problem with his eyesight, but is having difficulty visually tracking your finger upward. What would be appropriate care for this injury?

A) Cold packs to the face and eyelid
B) Gentle pressure over the face and eye
C) Gentle cleansing of the eye with sterile water
D) Warm packs to the area of swelling

A) Cold packs to the face and eyelid