A nurse is assigned to assist a client with a warm soak. What should the nurse do when
providing a warm soak?
A) Use distilled water for soaks
B) Set the water to 45 degrees C
C) Stir the water to distribute heat evenly
D) Soak for 45 minutes per treatment
C
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