The Nurse Is Going to Apply a Cold Compress to a Client's

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse is going to apply a cold compress to a client's lower forearm.What nursing intervention would be indicated?

• A)Decrease the length of time the cold compress would normally be applied.
• B)Increase the length of time that the compress would be applied.
• C)Keep the length of time the same as it would be when applying to other areas of the body.
• D)Leave the cold compress in place until it is no longer cool.

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