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saraeharris

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A physician has ordered an aquathermia pad to treat a patient's deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the lower legs. Before applying heat therapy, a nurse should assess the patient for
 
  1. Apical pulse.
  2. Respiration.
  3. Anorexia.
  4. Cognitive level of function and orientation.

Question 2

A nurse expects that a patient diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in her right lower leg will most likely have an order for which method of heat application?
 
  1. Aquathermia pad
  2. Sitz bath
  3. Hot-water bottle
  4. Warming blanket


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4

Answer to Question 2

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saraeharris

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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