PHYSIOLOGY
PULMONARY PHYSIOLOGY
Question
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Which statement about the use of heat and cold for osteoarthiritis pain by the client is of most concern to the nurse?
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“I place an empty pillow between my skin and the cold pack.”
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“I use moist heat packs on my knee for about 15 minutes before I have to walk for a long distance.”
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“I leave the cold packs on for about 10 minutes at a time when I have very deep pain in my knee.”
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“I wrap the heating pad around my knee and use an extension cord so I can walk around the house.”
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Explanation:
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