A student is applying heat and cold therapies to several clients. Which client/therapy combination demonstrates appropriate knowledge of these treatments? (Select all that apply.)

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Heat therapy is often used for chronic pain or pain that does not involve acute inflammation. Heat may be particularly helpful for muscle, joint, or arthritic pain. Since heat increases swelling and bleeding, it should typically not be used for the first 24 hours after an acute injury. The client appropriate for heat therapy in this case has chronic back pain. Heat is not used on the sprained ankle 8 hours ago or for any dermatitis (poison ivy rash). Immediately after an injury, cold therapy is typically used because it causes vasoconstriction and decreases inflammation and swelling at the site. The clients appropriate for cold therapy in this case are the ones with acute bursitis and a fractured leg. Cold would not be used on a client with sickle cell anemia because it reduces circulation even further.

A Student Is Applying Heat and Cold Therapies to Several