What is the rationale for using a warm whirlpool intervention for an individual with limited range of motion in the joints of the wrist and hand?
What will be an ideal response?
Heat will decrease joint viscosity and increase soft tissue extensibility. The decreased joint viscosity and increased soft tissue extensibility will make active movements easier to perform and augment a program designed to increase range of motion.
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a. administer intravenous infusions as a primary IV line. b. agitate the bag or bottle gently to mix its contents. c. keep fluid flowing from the primary line as the medication infusion is administered. d. run the infusion in as rapidly as possible, then readjust the primary line to the desired drip rate.
What would be the deferral period for an individual who has been taking insulin from cows (bovine or beef insulin)?
a. 6 months b. 3 years c. Indefinite d. Permanent
With Health Care Reform, Medicare patients who now belong to Medicare Advantage Plans that earn higher incomes will soon
A) pay lower premiums. B) pay higher premiums. C) no longer qualify for Medicare. D) pay higher copayments.
Cutaneous abscess of the groin is reported with code _____.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).