During thermotherapy, treated skin becomes warm and develops redness, or ________, as the capillaries in the skin's deep layers fill with blood. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


erythema
Erythema, or redness, is caused when the capillaries in the skin's deep layers fill with blood during thermotherapy.

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a. refer the patient to the IPA. b. refer the patient to the MCP. c. attempt to resolve the issue at their level. d. stop seeing the patient for services.

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Which of the following is recommended for a client with lateral epicondylosis?

A) Work the supinator before working the pronators of the forearm. B) Stretch the extensor muscles of the wrist. C) Stretch the supinator muscle. D) Strengthen the supinator muscle.

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Divide the fractions. 5/7 ÷ 2/6 =

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Name the three meninges

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