The patient is receiving cold therapy and complains to the nurse that the area being treated is numb. How should the nurse respond?
a. Continue application of therapy.
b. Stop cold therapy.
c. Apply more ice to the ice pack.
d. Check for moisture on the ice pack, indicating leakage.
B
Stop cold therapy when the patient complains of a burning sensation or when skin begins to feel numb.
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