After the return of spontaneous circulation following the resuscitation of a patient who had a cardiac arrest, therapeutic hypothermia is ordered. Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Apply external cooling device.
b. Check mental status every 15 minutes.
c. Avoid the use of sedative medications.
d. Rewarm if temperature is <91 F (32.8 C).
Question 2
A patient who is unconscious after a fall from a ladder is transported to the emergency department by emergency medical personnel. During the primary survey of the patient, the nurse should
a. obtain a complete set of vital signs.
b. obtain a Glasgow Coma Scale score.
c. ask about chronic medical conditions.
d. attach a cardiac electrocardiogram monitor.
The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history
Patient learns to not be afraid
Apply direct pressure to the patient’s wound.
An ultrasound being performed on a patient.
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