A Patient Has Orders for a Heating Pad to Be

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient has orders for a heating pad to be placed on the lower back. A nurse teaches the patient that to prevent rebound phenomenon, the heating pad is to be removed after

• A) The swelling has decreased.
• B) 25 to 30 minutes.
• C) The discomfort has resolved.
• D) 2 to 3 hours.

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