Which of the following interventions would be most helpful in managing a patient newly admitted with cellulitis of the right foot?
A. Applying warm, moist heat
B. Limiting ambulation to three times daily
C. Keeping the foot at or below heart level
D. Wrapping the foot snugly in warm blankets
Answer: A. Applying warm, moist heat
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