Scenario A: Mr. Singh is 45 and has an inflammation in his right calf. The nurse instructs you to apply moist hot compresses to his leg. 1. How will you determine that the compress is at the correct temperature? 2. What method will you use to keep the compress warm while it is on the leg? 3. What will you use to cover the compress? 4. How often will you check the area while the compress is in place? When the area is checked, what signs and symptoms you may observe? 5. What signs or symptoms would cause you to remove the compress and notify the nurse?
Scenario A: Mr. Singh is 45 and has an inflammation in his right calf. The nurse instructs you to apply moist hot compresses to his leg. 1. How will you determine that the compress is at the correct temperature? 2. What method will you use to keep the compress warm while it is on the leg? 3. What will you use to cover the compress? 4. How often will you check the area while the compress is in place? When the area is checked, what signs and symptoms you may observe? 5. What signs or symptoms would cause you to remove the compress and notify the nurse?
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Scenario A: Mr. Singh is 45 and has an inflammation in his right calf. The nurse instructs you to apply moist hot compresses to his leg.
1. How will you determine that the compress is at the correct temperature?
2. What method will you use to keep the compress warm while it is on the leg?
3. What will you use to cover the compress?
4. How often will you check the area while the compress is in place? When the area is checked, what signs and symptoms you may observe?
5. What signs or symptoms would cause you to remove the compress and notify the nurse?
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