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Before applying heat or cold therapies, the nurse should do what?
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assess the client's physical conditions for signs of potential intolerance to heat and cold
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What increases the risk of injury when applying heat and cold?
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alterations in skin integrity, such as abrasions, open wounds, edema, bruising, bleeding, or localized areas of inflammation
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An assessment includes what?
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identification of conditions that contraindicate heat or cold therapy.
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An active area of what should not be covered by a warm application?
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bleeding; because bleeding will continue
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Warm applications are contraindicated when?
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the client has an acute, localized inflammation such as appendicitis becausethe heat could cause the appendix to rupture
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