Which of the following considerations should be made when assessing a patient for the application of cold or heat therapy?
A) prolonged exposure decreases tolerance
B) the neck and perineum are less sensitive to thermal change
C) open tissue or abraded skin is less sensitive to thermal changes
D) applications of heat or cold to large areas of the body cause systemic responses
Question 2
What term is used to document impaired muscle strength or weakness?
A) paralysis B) paresis C) spasticity D) flaccidity
Nurse-patient interaction; nonveral communication
The nurse assesses the patient's ability to use the walker correctly
Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
Symptoms of a patient in shock.
Patient teaching: heart assessment
Anatomy of the heart. Remember: It is labeled right and left based on the patient’s perspective.