The nurse is going to apply a cold compress to a client's lower forearm. What nursing intervention would be indicated?
1. Decrease the length of time the cold compress would normally be applied.
2. Increase the length of time that the compress would be applied.
3. Keep the length of time the same as it would be when applying to other areas of the body.
4. Leave the cold compress in place until it is no longer cool.
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Rationale 1: Because the area being treated has little fat or tissue around it, the amount of time spent applying the cold compress should be decreased.
Rationale 2: Because the area being treated has little fat or tissue around it, the amount of time spent applying the cold compress should be decreased.
Rationale 3: Because the area being treated has little fat or tissue around it, the amount of time spent applying the cold compress should be decreased.
Rationale 4: Because the area being treated has little fat or tissue around it, the amount of time spent applying the cold compress should be decreased.
Global Rationale: Because the area being treated has little fat or tissue around it, the amount of time spent applying the cold compress should be decreased.
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