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A dollar's value can change:

Understand the proper application and monitoring techniques for hypothermia or hyperthermia blankets.
Recognize conditions that pose a risk with local heat application.
Understand the importance of safety measures tailored to elderly patients in a home environment.
Identify common causes and preventive strategies for falls within the home.

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