The nurse is caring for five clients with acute pain.When considering the use of heat and cold therapy,which medical conditions will the nurse determine require special precautions? Select all that apply.
A)Diabetes
B)Venous insufficiency
C)Asthma
D)Congestive heart failure
E)Arterial disease

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Heat and cold therapy require special precautions in conditions that affect circulation and sensation, or where inflammation could be worsened. Diabetes can impair sensation, making it hard to detect injury from extreme temperatures. Venous insufficiency and arterial disease affect blood flow, potentially worsening with heat or cold application. Congestive heart failure can be exacerbated by the systemic effects of temperature changes. Asthma, a respiratory condition, is not directly affected by local temperature changes, hence not requiring special precautions for heat and cold therapy.

The Nurse Is Caring for Five Clients with Acute Pain