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Thermal therapies
use temperature changes to produce therapeutic effects on body tissues. Nurses apply heat and cold as independent and collaborative interventions in almost every clinical setting - from postpartum units to sports rehabilitation.
Independent and collaborative
Nurses apply heat and cold as ______ and _______ interventions in almost every clinical setting - from postpartum units to sports rehabilitation.
Thermotheraphy
therapeutic use of heat to promote healing and comfort.
Cryotherapy
therapeutic use of cold to reduce pain, inflammation, and swelling.