A nurse anticipates that one of the benefits of a cold application will be:
A. Vasodilation
B. Local anesthesia
C. Reduced blood viscosity
D. Increased capillary permeability
B
B. Cold produces local anesthesia; it reduces localized pain by slowing or blocking peripheral nerve conduction.
A. Heat causes vasodilation.
C. Heat reduces blood viscosity.
D. Heat increases capillary permeability.
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". The nurse describes experiencing the stage of the self-awareness process called: a. anger. b. action. c. anxiety. d. cognitive dissonance.
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