List five benefits of an alternating partial bath

What will be an ideal response?


Local benefits include:
? Warming chilled feet.
? Invigorating tired feet.
? Relieving swollen ankles or feet.
? Pain relief from carpal tunnel syndrome.
? Relieving non-inflammatory joint pain.

Reflexive benefits include:
? Relief from congestive headache.
? Relief from congestion in the sinuses and chest from colds, flu, and bronchitis.
? Relief from pelvic congestion.
? Stopping nosebleeds.
? Stimulating circulation in the opposite extremity.
? Relaxation and stress relief.
? Helping relieve insomnia.

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Which one of the following statements is most appropriate when transferring a patient to the emergency department and giving an oral report?

A) "This is Mr. Benton. He has the state insurance plan." B) "Mr. Benton has high blood pressure and appears to be having a heart attack." C) "Mr. Benton called us today because he was having chest pain." D) "Please refer to the recording of my radio report for specific information about Mr. Benton and his chest pain."

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A large bump called the ________ process is located on the temporal bone just behind each ear. This is where major neck muscles attach to your skull. 

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

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Using the CPT manual, select the code for the following procedure

Quantitative chemistry for carbon dioxide

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A life stage in which a child is expected to develop the capacity for morale judgment is between ________ and ________ years of age.

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

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