Which interventions utilized by the nurse will indicate the ability to recognize a localized inflammatory response?
a. Vigorous range-of-motion exercises
b. Turn, cough, and deep breathe
c. Orient to date, time, and place
d. Rest, ice, and elevation
ANS: D
Signs of localized inflammation include swelling, redness, heat, pain or tenderness, and loss of function in the affected body part. One sign of the inflammatory response, particularly after an injury, is swelling or edema. Resting the affected injured area, using ice as ordered, wrapping the area to provide support—particularly if it is an extremity—and elevating the injured area will help to decrease swelling or edema. Turning, coughing, and deep breathing are utilized for postoperative patients and for immobilized patients to help prevent an infectious process such as pneumonia. Orientation to date, time, and place is an intervention utilized with many different types of patients who may be confused. Vigorous range of motion would irritate the inflammatory process. Range of motion is utilized for individuals who need to improve movement of their extremities, including immobilized patients.
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