A client has been prescribed moist heat compresses. What is the purpose of moist heat
compresses?
A) Controlling hemorrhage
B) Reducing edema
C) Relieving local pain
D) Blocking pain receptors
C
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A) Congestive heart failure B) Nephrotoxicity C) Anaphylaxis D) Respiratory arrest
A patient is having repeated episodes of vomiting. During emesis, what is the highest nursing priority?
A) Administer replacement oral fluids B) Follow episode with oral care C) Maintain supine position D) Protect patient's airway
The nurse points out the physical therapy modality that would be avoided in the treatment for a client with Bell's palsy is
a. cold packs. b. facial nerve stimulation with faradic current. c. gentle massage. d. moist heat.
A patient with a new prescription for a diuretic has just reviewed with the nurse how to include more potassium in her diet. This reflects learning in which domain?
a. Cognitive b. Affective c. Physical d. Psychomotor