The nurse is explaining to the patient the rationale for the use of dry heat.Which of the following statements indicates understanding of the advantage of dry heat application for the patient?

A) It maintains temperature changes longer.
B) It reduces drying of the skin.
C) It penetrates tissue layers deeply.
D) It conforms better to body surfaces.

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Gracie Sypolt · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Dry heat maintains temperature changes longer than moist heat treatments.Moist heat reduces the drying of skin and softens wound exudate.Moist heat also penetrates more deeply into tissue layers and conforms better to the body area being treated.

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