A nurse is asked to apply a forced-air warming device on a patient who is hypothermic following surgery. Which of the following is a guideline that should be followed when performing the skill?
A) Place the air hose under cotton blankets with airflow blanket.
B) Place the airflow blanket over the patient with the plastic side down.
C) Keep the air hose inlet at the head of the bed.
D) Do not raise temperature more than 1°C per hour.
D
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse realizes the patient is describing tolerance when the patient states:
1. "I seem to need an increasing amount of alcohol each evening just to unwind.". 2. "I think I have the flu. My stomach is upset and my hands are shaking.". 3. "If I have my drink before I go home, I don't lose my patience so easily.". 4. "I had a really good time at the party. At least my friends told me I did, but I don't remember much of it.".
The nurse is working in a pediatric surgical unit.In discussing patientcontrolled analgesia in a pre-op parental meeting,the nurse would explain that PCA is most appropriate for the
1. developmentally delayed 16-year-old,postop bone surgery. 2. 5-year-old,postop tonsillectomy.10-year-old who has a fractured femur and concussion from a bike accident. 4. 12-year-old,postop spinal fusion for scoliosis.
A client is in labor. The nurse does an abdominal palpation to assess the presentation of
the fetus. Which presentation indicates normal labor? A) Breech presentation B) Shoulder presentation C) Brow presentation D) Vertex presentation