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genevieve1028

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While bathing a patient, a nurse finds that the patient's previous IV site is tender and the vein feels hard upon palpation, indicating inflammation. The nurse should apply
 
  1. A cold pack using a glove filled with ice.
  2. A warm compress using a washcloth dipped in hot water.
  3. Heat by submerging the arm in a basin of very warm water.
  4. A refreezable chemical cold pack.

Question 2

An elderly patient with hip pain tells a nurse that continuous heat has been the most effective means of relieving pain. After confirming that the patient has an order for heat therapy, the nurse correctly selects which method for the patient?
 
  1. Hot-water bottle
  2. Warming blanket
  3. Heating pad
  4. Aquathermia K-pad


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jaygar71

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

ANS: 2

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4


genevieve1028

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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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