The ability of the body to regulate temperature must be considered with the prescription of aquatic therapy for both the healthy and the rehabilitating patient.All of the following are true of temperature regulation except:
A)The body is not as efficient at dissipating heat in the water as it is on land.
B)Patients are unable to maintain adequate core warmth at water temperatures below 25°C.
C)The ambient air temperature should be equal to the water temperature to avoid overheating or chilling while in the pool area.
D)Water temperatures above 37°C cause increased cardiac demand both at rest and while exercising, especially with prolonged time or deep immersion.

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The ambient air temperature does not need to be equal to the water temperature to avoid overheating or chilling. It's more about maintaining a comfortable and safe temperature difference between the water and the surrounding air to prevent thermal stress, rather than requiring them to be equal.

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