A client with acute disk herniation began using ice for analgesia along with medication therapy. The nurse explains that the client will be switched to heat therapy after
a. 24 hours.
b. 48 hours.
c. 72 hours.
d. 96 hours.
B
Ice may be used to reduce pain with acute disk herniation for the first 48 hours. After that time, heat usually is a better analgesic.
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