When applying heat or cold therapy to a wound,what should the nurse do?
A) Leave the therapy on each area no longer than 15 minutes.
B) Leave the therapy on each area no longer than 30 minutes.
C) When using heat,ensure the temperature is at least 135°F (57.2°C) before applying it.
D) When using cold,ensure the temperature is less than 32°F (0°C) before applying it.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q19: What impact does hypertensive medication have on
Q20: Which outcome indicates that the plan of
Q21: A patient has multiple open wounds that
Q22: Which process occurs during the inflammatory phase
Q23: Which is a risk assessment tool used
Q25: Why is an accurate description of the
Q26: A patient has a stage 2 pressure
Q27: What is a common characteristic of aging
Q28: When would the nurse know that care
Q29: A patient recovering from abdominal surgery has
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents