Assessment of a Patient Reveals That the Area Directly Under

question 6

Multiple Choice

Assessment of a patient reveals that the area directly under the heating pad is slightly red.How should the nurse respond?

• A)Continue the therapy.
• B)Apply a cold compress.
• C)Reduce the amount of heat.
• D)Remove the pad and reassess in 5 minutes.

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