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magmichele12

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The nurse is going to apply a cold compress to a client's lower forearm. What nursing intervention would be indicated?
 
  1. Decrease the length of time the cold compress would normally be applied.
  2. Increase the length of time that the compress would be applied.
  3. Keep the length of time the same as it would be when applying to other areas of the body.
  4. Leave the cold compress in place until it is no longer cool.

Question 2

The nurse applies a warm moist compress to the client's left wrist. Which item would the nurse exclude from the documentation of the intervention for this client?
 
  1. Assessment of site before and after the application
  2. Client's response to the compress
  3. Assessment of the site every 5-10 minutes
  4. Vital signs before, during, and after the treatment



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jomama

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

Because the area being treated has little fat or tissue around it, the amount of time spent applying the cold compress should be decreased.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

Although it is never wrong to monitor vital signs, it is only required when heat is applied to a large area of the body. Heat applied to only the wrist should not impact vital signs, and would not be required unless the client showed an unexpected response.




magmichele12

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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