The nurse applies an aquathermia pad to a client for pain relief. What is the most common use for an aquathermia pad?
A) Muscle sprains
B) Rectal surgery
C) Perineal surgery
D) Infant delivery
A
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An aquathermia (Aqua-K) pad, which produces dry heat, is used to treat muscle sprains and mild inflammations and for pain relief. The purpose of a sitz bath (sitting in a tub of warm water) is to provide moist heat to the pelvic, perineal, and/or perianal area. A sitz bath is most often used following infant delivery or rectal/perineal surgery.
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