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Medesa

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Cold therapy for a client is usually indicated when:
 
  a. there is no other way to provide pain relief
  b. vasoconstriction and increased blood viscosity are desired
  c. heat therapy is ineffective
  d. there are multiple open areas prone to infection

Question 2

How is bradycardia usually treated?
 
  a. administration of atropine
  b. administration of epinephrine
  c. beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and digitalis
  d. Valsalva's maneuvers



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olivia_paige29

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Answer to Question 1

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Cold therapy is used to decrease blood flow to an area by promoting vasoconstriction and increases blood viscosity.

Answer to Question 2

A
Sinus bradycardia, a heart rate of 60 bpm or less, can be caused by conditions such as myocardial ischemia, electrolyte imbalances, or heart block. The condition is treated by administration of atropine or insertion of a permanent pacemaker.





 

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