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SKILL 8-17
Applying Cold Therapy (Continued)
Comments
- Reassess the treatment area every 5 minutes or according
to facility policy.
14.After 20 minutes or the prescribed amount of time, remove
the ice and dry the skin. - Remove PPE, if used. Perform hand hygiene.
ExcellentSatisfactoryNeeds Practice
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