Why must an electrical heating pad be used with caution for superficial heat applications?
What will be an ideal response?
This type of heat provides a constant source of heat, unlike paraffin (glove technique) and a moist hot pack, which lose their heat energy throughout an intervention session. A high level of heat could be maintained for a longer time period with an electric heating pad.
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Which passageway carries pancreatic secretions to the duodenum?
A) Pancreatic acini B) Acinus pancreatus C) Pancreatic duct D) Ductus pancreatus
Almost _________________________ percent of home care patients are age 65 or older
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The appropriate disposition for almost all HEENT complaints is the ____.
A. head and neck clinic B. trauma unit C. emergency department D. walk-in clinic
Two basic ways for the health care professional to obtain essential information about patients are observation and ______________________________
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