Heat and cold applications do which of the following?
A) Promote cleansing of the skin.
B) Promote comfort.
C) Prevent infection.
D) Increase tissue swelling.

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Heat and cold applications both promote comfort, but they have different effects on the body. Heat increases blood flow, relaxes muscles, and can relieve pain. Cold decreases blood flow, reduces inflammation, and can also relieve pain. Neither heat nor cold applications promote cleansing of the skin or prevent infection, and they do not increase tissue swelling (in fact, cold applications can reduce swelling).

Heat and Cold Applications Do Which of the Following