The nurse would provide the following instructions to an older client using ice and heat to treat pain from the back strain:
- Ice and heat should be used for 20-30 minute breaks, to prevent skin damage. The client should be advised to move the position of ice and heat after every interval to stop skin breakdown.
- Ice should be applied for 1-2 days after that heat should be used.
- The patient should be instructed to never apply the ice directly to the skin because it can cause damage to the tissues.
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