A client has had dry heat ordered for low back pain. What should the nurse do when providing dry heat treatment using an aquathermia pad?
A) Fill the control unit receptacle with tap water.
B) Cover the pad with a pad cover or towel.
C) Add water, then connect the control unit to the pad.
D) Ask the client to lie down on the pad.
B
Feedback:
The nurse should cover the pad with a pad cover or towel to protect the client's skin. The nurse should use distilled water, not tap water, to fill the control unit receptacle, because tap water contains chemicals and minerals that could damage the unit. The nurse should connect the control unit to the pad and then add water; otherwise, the water will run out. The nurse should not ask the client to lie down on the pad; the pad should rest on top of the body part. If the client lies on the pad, heat cannot escape, and burns are more likely.
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