When Applying Thermotherapy to an Elderly Patient, Which of the Following

question 63

Multiple Choice

When applying thermotherapy to an elderly patient, which of the following should you do?

• A) Increase the amount of heat to increase patient comfort
• B) Check the patient's skin frequently for excessive redness
• C) Avoid applying heat to areas larger than 3 inches by 3 inches
• D) Use moist heat only; do not apply dry heat
• E) Check the patient's blood pressure at 5-minute intervals

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