Which of these statements about the application of moist heat is TRUE?
a. It is the preferred treatment for open wounds.
b. It provides more immediate relief from pain or spasm than dry heat.
c. It increases overall body temperature.
d. It is effective only when adequate vasculature is present.
D
Moist heat is used to promote vasodilation, increase capillary permeability, decrease blood viscosity and reduce muscle tension. It is effective only when adequate vasculature is present.
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The nurse is coordinating care with a family whose 10-year old daughter has diabetes. Which of the following principles of care coordination guides the nurse's actions?
1. Provide the right care at the right time for the right person. 2. Identify health problems and intervene. 3. Allow families to initiate contact as they determine all their needs. 4. Ensure family privacy by limiting interdisciplinary information exchange.
A nurse is performing a family assessment and wished to explore the family's interactions with the agencies and groups in the larger community. Which assessment will best allow the nurse to explore this interaction?
A) Genogram B) Ecomap C) Developmental assessment D) Functional assessment
An example of emulsification is
a. chewing of food in the mouth. b. use of egg yolk to make mayonnaise. c. commercial hydrogenation of liquid oils. d. digestion of fat in the small intestine.
The amount to administer is 0.48 mL. Select the correct syringe: ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).