twenty minutes after beginning a heat application, the client states that the heating pad no longer feels warm enough. what is the best response by the nurse?

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The best response by the nurse when the client states that the heating pad no longer feels warm enough 20 minutes after the beginning of a heat application is that as the body's receptors are exposed to heat, they adapt over time. 

Recognizing Thermal Adaptation

Thermal adaptation refers to the body's ability to adapt to temperature changes. When people adjust to a temperature, it no longer feels cold or hot, but rather neutral. However, thermal adaptation has limitations, otherwise we would be burnt or frozen if the warning sense of severe heat or cold did not overcome adaptation at some point. 

Learn more about thermal homeostasis here: brainly.com/question/16517535

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