The nurse would question a prescription for application of cold therapy to which patient? The patient with a:

A) Wound oozing blood
B) Sprained wrist
C) Infected wound
D) Pressure ulcer

The patient with a pressure ulcer would not benefit from a cold application because it would slow blood supply and wound healing and increase risk of further tissue damage.A cold pack may be used for the patient with active bleeding because it causes vasoconstriction and would reduce bleeding.Cold therapy is appropriate for the patient with a sprain to reduce edema,inflammation,and pain.Application of cold slows bacterial growth,so this may be used for an infected wound that is warm to the touch and inflamed.