A client has been prescribed moist heat compresses. What is the purpose of moist heat compresses?
A) Controlling hemorrhage
B) Reducing edema
C) Relieving local pain
D) Blocking pain receptors
C
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Moist heat compresses help in relieving local pain. Heat causes vasodilation, which increases blood flow to the area where heat was applied. This increases the amount of oxygen, nutrients, and white blood cells (WBCs) delivered to body tissues. Cold compresses help in controlling hemorrhage, reducing edema, and blocking pain receptors.
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