Cold therapy for a client is usually indicated when:
a. there is no other way to provide pain relief
b. vasoconstriction and increased blood viscosity are desired
c. heat therapy is ineffective
d. there are multiple open areas prone to infection
B
Cold therapy is used to decrease blood flow to an area by promoting vasoconstriction and increases blood viscosity.
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