What Procedure Should the Nurse Follow When Applying Hot Therapy

question 25

Multiple Choice

What procedure should the nurse follow when applying hot therapy to a patient with muscle spasm in response to an acute injury?

• A)Apply the source for 20- to 30-minute periods.
• B)Allow the patient to adjust the temperature for comfort.
• C)Encourage the patient to move the application.
• D)Position the patient so that he or she cannot move away from the temperature source.

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