Which of the Following Represents a Risk One Should Consider

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents a risk one should consider when applying external heating modalities?

• A) Increased tissue oxygen demand exceeds delivery of oxygen-rich blood.
• B) Anti-inflammatory effect of heat results in increased joint effusion.
• C) Heating a large volume of tissue results in compensatory cutaneous vasodilation, which increases risk for surface burns.
• D) Systemic response of decreased heart rate results in cardiovascular complications.

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