An advantage of a dry heat application for a client is:
A. A longer retention of temperature
B. Softening of the wound exudate
C. Penetration of tissue layers
D. Conformity to body surfaces
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A. Dry heat retains temperature longer because it is not influenced by evaporation.
B. Moist heat reduces drying of skin and softens wound exudates.
C. Moist heat penetrates deeply into tissue layers.
D. Moist heat conforms well to body area being treated.
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