When applying cold therapy, a nurse correctly understands that
1. Ice or another source of cold should be placed directly on the patient's skin.
2. Cold therapy works best when alternated with heat therapy.
3. A thin cloth barrier should be placed between the source of cold and the patient's skin.
4. The treatment should be applied for about 45 minutes.
ANS: 3
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