The application of heat can be very therapeutic. Because the ...

[nenivikky]

The application of heat can be very therapeutic. Because the application of heat promotes vasodilation, the nurse knows that this type of therapy is best suited for patients who have:
 
  A. low back pain.
  B. an infected wound.
  C. a first-degree burn.
  D. a direct trauma to a joint.

Question 2

A mother suffering from new-onset back pain makes a first-time visit to the pain clinic. The patient informs the nurse that all of those medications make me feel drugged. The nurse tells the patient that she may benefit from:
 
  A. losing weight.
  B. hiring home care.
  C. relaxation therapy.
  D. alternating opioid and nonopioid medications.

[lkoler]

Answer to Question 1

A
An infected wound already is warm, red, and inflamed. Open wounds and broken skin are sensi-tive to temperature variations. For a patient who has a muscle sprain, localized hemorrhage, or hematoma, an ice bag is ideal to prevent edema formation, control bleeding, and anesthetize the body part.

Answer to Question 2

C
Nurses should educate patients regarding measures that promote a sense of well-being by mini-mizing or avoiding discomfort. Both opioids and nonopioids have side effects. The patient should be educated in the use of nonpharmacological pain therapies.

[nenivikky]

Excellent

[irishcancer18]

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