MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

PULMONARY PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement about the use of heat and cold for osteoarthiritis pain by the client is of most concern to the nurse?
A
“I place an empty pillow between my skin and the cold pack.”
B
“I use moist heat packs on my knee for about 15 minutes before I have to walk for a long distance.”
C
“I leave the cold packs on for about 10 minutes at a time when I have very deep pain in my knee.”
D
“I wrap the heating pad around my knee and use an extension cord so I can walk around the house.”
Explanation: 

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