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A nurse correctly identifies that which of the following patients need to be monitored more closely when using hot or cold therapy? Select all that apply.
 
  1. A 58-year-old with diabetes
  2. A 79-year-old with prostate cancer
  3. A 45-year-old with rheumatoid arthritis
  4. A 1-year-old with an ear infection
  5. A 62-year-old with peripheral vascular disease

Question 2

When applying cold therapy, a nurse correctly understands that
 
  1. Ice or another source of cold should be placed directly on the patient's skin.
  2. Cold therapy works best when alternated with heat therapy.
  3. A thin cloth barrier should be placed between the source of cold and the patient's skin.
  4. The treatment should be applied for about 45 minutes.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1, 2, 4, 5

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3




tingc95

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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