When Explaining the Use of a Heating Pad,the Medical Assistant

question 1

Multiple Choice

When explaining the use of a heating pad,the medical assistant should instruct a patient to

• A) lie on the pad.
• B) use pins to secure the pad in place.
• C) adjust the pad to a higher setting if it no longer feels warm.
• D) place a protective covering over the pad.
• E) All of the above

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