When applying a hypothermia or hyperthermia blanket, the nurse should:
A. Wrap the client's hands and feet
B. Apply an axillary temperature probe or skin sensor
C. Put the client directly onto the heating or cooling blanket
D. Place the client onto the blanket and then start the heating or cooling process
A
A. Wrap client's hands and feet in gauze. This reduces risk of thermal injury to body's distal areas.
B. Monitor client's temperature and vital signs every 15 minutes during first hour, and every 30 minutes of therapy thereafter.
C. Cover the hypothermia or hyperthermia blanket with a thin sheet or bath blanket.
D. Precool or prewarm blanket, setting pad temperature to desired level.
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