Hot or warm water baths are used to
a. reduce muscle spasms c. sooth skin irritations
b. prevent swelling d. remove dead tissue
A
Hot or warm water baths are used to reduce muscle spasms, soreness, and tension. A soak is used to prevent swelling, sooth skin irritations, and remove dead tissue.
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