Author Question: A nurse correctly identifies that which of the following patients need to be monitored more closely ... (Read 60 times)

tingc95 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse correctly identifies that which of the following patients need to be monitored more closely when using hot or cold therapy? Select all that apply.

1. A 58-year-old with diabetes
2. A 79-year-old with prostate cancer
3. A 45-year-old with rheumatoid arthritis
4. A 1-year-old with an ear infection
5. A 62-year-old with peripheral vascular disease

Question 2

When applying cold therapy, a nurse correctly understands that

1. Ice or another source of cold should be placed directly on the patient's skin.
2. Cold therapy works best when alternated with heat therapy.
3. A thin cloth barrier should be placed between the source of cold and the patient's skin.
4. The treatment should be applied for about 45 minutes.