The Nurse Is Explaining to the Patient the Rationale for the Use

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is explaining to the patient the rationale for the use of dry heat.Which of the following statements indicates understanding of the advantage of dry heat application for the patient?

• A)It maintains temperature changes longer.
• B)It reduces drying of the skin.
• C)It penetrates tissue layers deeply.
• D)It conforms better to body surfaces.

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Definitions:

Hydrogen Bond

A delicate association between two molecules facilitated by the electrostatic attraction between a proton present in one and an electronegative atom in the other.

Ionic Bond

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges through the transfer of electrons.

Covalent Bond

A chemical bond formed by the sharing of one or more pairs of electrons between atoms to achieve stability.

Biological Molecules

Biological molecules are the essential substances that are the building blocks of living organisms, including proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.