The patient who is in her third trimester of pregnancy asks the nurse whether hydrotherapy might help her. The nurse explains that hydrotherapy makes use of: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Hot and cold compresses.
2. Different types of bathing.
3. Biofeedback.
4. Reflexology.
5. Therapeutic Touch.
1,2
Rationale 1: Hot and cold compresses are a part of hydrotherapy.
Rationale 2: Baths such as sitz baths and saunas are a part of hydrotherapy.
Rationale 3: Biofeedback is not a componenet of hydrotherapy.
Rationale 4: Reflexology is not a part of hydrotherapy.
Rationale 5: Therapeutic Touch is not a part of hydrotherapy.
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