Which of the following statements is true about the application of ice to an acute injury?
A. It raises metabolism and tissue demands for oxygen.
B. It results in edema formation and swelling as a result of increased cell metabolism.
C. It increases hypoxia.
D. It limits secondary hypoxic tissue injury from occurring in adjacent normal cellular structures.
Answer: D
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a. Oral b. Rectal c. NG tube d. G tube
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A) Physician's Orders B) Discharge Summary C) Nurse's Notes D) History and Physical
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word