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Lisaclaire

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A nurse applies a cooling blanket to a patient with a temperature of 10E.4F. The nurse would recognize which of the following as an indication of therapeutic effectiveness?
 
  1. The patient begins to shiver.
  2. The blood pressure and pulse increase.
  3. The temperature slowly falls to 100F.
  4. The level of consciousness decreases.

Question 2

A patient comes to urgent care with a swollen, painful ankle. While the patient is waiting to be seen by the physician, a nurse could appropriately
 
  1. Apply a cold pack to the ankle to reduce pain and edema.
  2. Apply a hot pack to the ankle to improve mobility and promote healing.
  3. Confirm that there are standing orders to apply ice to recent, localized joint injuries.
  4. Confirm that there are standing orders to apply heat to recent, localized injuries involving edema.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3



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