Which will promote safety when applying a heat or cold application?
a. Follow agency policies for safe tempera-ture ranges.
b. Apply dry heat or cold applications di-rectly on the skin.
c. Observe the skin every 15 minutes for signs of complications.
d. Allow the person to increase the tempera-ture of the application if he or she desires added warmth.
A
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