Title: Apply a cold compress.
Course: Nurse Aide II (14051-II) > Section: Developing Basic Nursing Skills

Application should include

- comprehending the physiology of cold on the body
- listing situations where a cold compress is indicated
- identifying types of compresses
- using safety precautions when applying cold compresses
- comprehending contraindications for cold compresses.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are complications in using cold compresses?
- What circulatory effects occur when a cold compress is left in place for a prolonged time?
- How often are cold compresses changed?