The Application of Cold Is Used for the Following Reason(s)

question 19

Multiple Choice

The application of cold is used for the following reason(s) :

• A)to dilate the blood vessels
• B)to cause more blood to circulate to the injured tissues
• C)to ease the pain caused by inflammation
• D)to control bleeding

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