Which superficial heating modality would be the most appropriate when treating the hands?

What will be an ideal response?


The modalities that allow the best contour to the finger and wrist joints would be paraffin and fluidotherapy. If active exercise is desired, then the fluidotherapy would be the best choice.

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A. patient booklet B. employee handbook C. office policies manual D. office procedures book

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What respiratory dysfunction is commonly seen in myotonic dystrophy?

a. Sleep-related disorders b. Pulmonary fibrosis c. Obstructive pulmonary disease d. Pulmonary edema

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Which of the following is a classic symptom of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?

A) pulmonary hypertension B) pulmonary hypotension C) alkalosis D) decreased lung compliance

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What is the term for discoloration of the parts of a deceased person's body closest to the ground?

a. myasthenia gravis b. morbid coagulation c. dependent lividity d. chromatis mortis

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