You are giving a patient a cold soak and notice that his/her skin is turning white. You should
A)
stop the treatment and report to your immediate supervisor.
B)
add warm water.
C)
add ice to the water.
D)
continue treatment, pale skin is expected.
Answer:
A
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a. Body language b. Paraphrasing c. Focusing d. Holism
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