Exam 8: Heat and Cold Measures

A client is prescribed moist heat to an extremity. Which approach should the nurse consider to apply the heat to the client? Select all that apply.

The nurse may safely assign which activity to the assistive personnel (AP)?

The nurse is instructing the assistive personnel (AP) to apply a warm compress to the client's knee. Which statement made by the AP would indicate that further instruction should be given?

The nurse is preparing a hot water bottle for application to an unconscious client with thrombophlebitis in the right leg. Which temperature of the water in the bottle is appropriate for this client?