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nramada

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on: Jul 22, 2018
nurse assesses a patient's skin after an ice bag has been applied. Which of the following findings would indicate that the ice bag is too cold?
 
  1. Pink, cool skin
  2. Warm, red skin
  3. Cool, scaly skin
  4. Pale, mottled skin

Question 2

A nurse is aware that a patient is at increased risk for falling due to orthostatic hypotension. This risk contravenes the use of which method of heat therapy?
 
  1. Warming blanket
  2. Aquathermia pad
  3. A sitz bath
  4. Warm soaks


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annierak

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

ANS: 4

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3


nramada

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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