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fasfsadfdsfa · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse needs to change a patient's abdominal wound dressing. Which techniques should the nurse use?

1. standard precautions
2. contact precautions
3. droplet precautions
4. airborne precautions

Question 2

A patient develops hyperthermia related to a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which interventions should the nurse perform to help with this problem?

Select all that apply.
1. Reduce the temperature of the room.
2. Administer antipyretic medications as prescribed.
3. Promote frequent rest periods.
4. Administer ice packs.
5. Restrict fluids.

pami445 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

Standard precautions are used on all patients, regardless of whether they have a known infectious disease. Standard precautions are used by all healthcare workers who have direct contact with patients or with their body fluids. Because the patient has an abdominal dressing, the nurse will use standard precautions. The patient does not have a diagnosed wound infection, so contact precautions are not necessary. The patient also does not have a diagnosed disorder that would necessitate droplet or airborne precautions.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3

Reducing the temperature of the room is one way to promote body cooling without causing the patient to shiver. Antipyretic medications lower the body temperature. Rest will reduce metabolic demands on the body. Ice packs could cause shivering and should be used with caution. Restricting fluids could cause the body temperature to rise. The patient will need additional fluids.