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Mr3Hunna · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

When assessing a patient, a nurse notes that the skin distal to a restraint is pale and cool to the touch. Which of the following interventions will the nurse perform first?

a. Remove the restraint.
b. Loosen the restraint.
c. Obtain a larger restraint.
d. Reapply the restraint with more padding.

Question 2

The _______________ bed rotates and improves skeletal alignment with constant side-to-side rotation up to 90 degrees.

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Awesome · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
If a patient has altered neurovascular status of an extremity, such as cyanosis, pallor and coldness of skin, or complaints of tingling, pain, or numbness, remove the restraint immediately, and notify the physician. Loosening the restraint may not effectively restore adequate circulation. An improperly sized restraint may not provide the protection needed for the patient.

Answer to Question 2

Rotokinetic
This bed improves skeletal alignment with constant side-to-side rotation up to 90 degrees.