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The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Mental Illness

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The nurse is caring for a patient with mental illness who desires the use of natural products or supplements for the treatment of the disorder. What symbol of safety will the nurse instruct the patient to look for when purchasing these products?


Definitions:

Moist Heat

Therapeutic application of warmth that is damp or involves the presence of moisture, aiding in the relief of pain and muscle relaxation.

Dry Heat

A method of sterilization that involves the use of hot air, usually in an oven, to eliminate bacteria and other pathogens from surgical instruments and equipment.

Skin Maceration

The softening and breaking down of skin resulting from prolonged exposure to moisture.

Heating Pad

A pad designed for therapeutic purposes, which produces heat to relieve muscle pain, stiffness, or cramping through application to affected areas.

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