Which treatment should the nurse be prepared to implement to initiate vasodilation and promote healing for a client with severe joint pain?
A) Hot compresses
B) Cold compresses
C) Active range of motion
D) Immobilization

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Hot compresses help to initiate vasodilation, which increases blood flow to the affected area, promoting healing and reducing pain associated with severe joint issues. Cold compresses, while useful for reducing inflammation and swelling, do not promote vasodilation. Active range of motion exercises and immobilization are also important in certain contexts but do not directly initiate vasodilation to promote healing in the way hot compresses do.

Which Treatment Should the Nurse Be Prepared to Implement to Initiate