1. The nurse recognizes application of heat will cause what to…
1. The nurse recognizes application of heat will cause what to occur in the vascular system?
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2. Of the following patients, which would the nurse not apply a heat application?
| a. | The patient with unstable angina and severe cardiomyopathy. | |
| b. | The patient complaining of muscle spasms. | |
| c. | The patient complaining of muscle tension due to a high stress job. | |
| d. | The patient with an infection to the knee. |
3. The patient request application of heat to the chest. Of the following medications, which would the nurse not want to apply heat over?
| a. | Norco 5/325 2 tabs p.o. q 6 hours prn pain. | |
| b. | Lubriderm lotion topical bid to both arms. | |
| c. | Fentanyl patch 75mcg topical q 72 hours. | |
| d. | ASA 81mg p.o. daily. |
4. In the care of the elderly patient, the nurse recognizes long-term use of which of the following medication may predispose the patient to risk for injury from application of heat or cold?
| a. | Lopressor (metoprolol) 50mg p.o. bid. | ||||
| b. | Plavix 75mg p.o. daily. | ||||
| c. | Prednisone 40mg p.o. bid. | ||||
| d. | Lasix 20mg p.o. bid.
5. Application of cold will cause what to occur locally and systemically? ________
6. The nurse caring for the patient who has presented to the minor emergency with a recent muscle sprain will want to ensure ice is applied in what time frame?
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