For which patient should the nurse consider an application of cold?
a. Menstrual cramping
b. Infected wound
c. Fractured ankle
d. Degenerative joint disease
C
Cold exerts a profound physiological effect on the body, reducing inflammation caused by injury to the musculoskeletal system. Application of cold is not indicated for the patient with an infected wound, as it reduces blood flow to the area. Application of heat to reduce muscle tension and pain would be more appropriate for the patient with menstrual cramping. The effects of heat application would also be more beneficial for the patient with degenerative joint disease.
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