When Applying Thermotherapy to an Elderly Patient, Which of the Following

Multiple Choice

When applying thermotherapy to an elderly patient, which of the following should you do?

A) Increase the amount of heat to increase patient comfort
B) Check the patient's skin frequently for excessive redness
C) Avoid applying heat to areas larger than 3 inches by 3 inches
D) Use moist heat only; do not apply dry heat
E) Check the patient's blood pressure at 5-minute intervals