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beccaep

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A client is prescribed medication for an elevated body temperature. Which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to provide to the client?
 
  1. Antihypertensive
   2. Antipyretic
   3. Muscle relaxant
   4. Sedative

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of putting high-top tennis shoes on the immobilized patient who is positioned in Fowler's and supine position?
 
  a. to help prevent foot drop
  b. to promote comfort
  c. to prevent decubitus formation on the heels
  d. to aid in turning the patient


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rachel

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

2. Antipyretic

Rationale:
Antipyretic medication is used to reduce the body temperature. Antihypertensives are used to reduce blood pressure. Muscle relaxants and sedatives do not reduce body temperature.

Answer to Question 2

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One potential complication from using the Fowler's or supine position is footdrop. To prevent footdrop, the nurse should help the patient maintain dorsal flexion by using either a footboard or high-top tennis shoes.


beccaep

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

yeungji

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

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