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6 years ago
The nurse would question a prescription for application of cold therapy to which patient? The patient with a:
 
  a. Wound oozing blood
  b. Sprained wrist
  c. Infected wound
  d. Pressure ulcer
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The patient with a pressure ulcer would not benefit from a cold application because it would slow blood supply and wound healing and increase risk of further tissue damage. A cold pack may be used for the patient with active bleeding because it causes vasoconstriction and would reduce bleeding. Cold therapy is appropriate for the patient with a sprain to reduce edema, inflammation, and pain. Application of cold slows bacterial growth, so this may be used for an infected wound that is warm to the touch and inflamed.
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