The following persons are at risk for complications from cold applications except
A)An older person
B)A person with arthritis
C)A fair-skinned person with fragile skin
D)A person with sensory impairment

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Persons with arthritis may benefit from cold applications as it can help reduce inflammation and pain. The other three options are at risk for complications from cold applications. Older people may have poor circulation which can be worsened by cold, fair-skinned people with fragile skin may experience tissue damage from prolonged exposure to cold, and persons with sensory impairment may not be able to properly assess the intensity of the cold and risk causing tissue damage or frostbite.

The Following Persons Are at Risk for Complications from Cold