The Nurse Is Removing a Heating Pad When She Notices

The nurse is removing a heating pad when she notices that the skin beneath the pad is pink and warm to touch.How should the nurse respond?

A) Keep the pad in place by pinning it with a safety pin the next time
B) Position the patient so that the patient is lying directly on the pad next time
C) Note the findings since this is a normal finding
D) Put the pad back on for an additional 20 to 30 minutes

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