Exam 18: Applying Heat and Cold Therapies

A client seeks medical attention for a burn located on the lower back.Which question should the nurse ask to determine how the burn occurred?

The nurse removes an ice pack that was placed on the client's skin 10 minutes ago.For which reason did the nurse remove the pack?

A client is prescribed warm moist heat application four times a day.Which should the nurse apply directly to the skin area?

A client receiving a cold pack complains of the skin feeling cold.Which action should the nurse take?

A client is prescribed a heating pad to be placed on the lower back.When should the nurse teach the client to remove the heating pad to prevent rebound phenomenon?

A client who was lost in the woods hiking has a body temperature of 95°F.Which treatment should the nurse anticipate providing to improve this client's body temperature?

While bathing a client, the nurse finds that the client's previous IV site is tender, and the vein feels hard upon palpation, indicating inflammation.Which should the nurse apply to the site?

The nurse is caring for a group of clients.For which client should the nurse monitor more closely when using hot or cold therapy? Select all that apply.

A client is approved to use a heating pad at home.Which should the nurse emphasize when teaching the client about the use of this device?

The nurse applies a cooling blanket to a client with a temperature of 105.4°F.Which should the nurse recognize as an indication of therapeutic effectiveness?

A client asks why a moist cold pack is prescribed for an injury.What should the nurse respond to this client?

The nurse is reviewing clients scheduled for a whirlpool bath.For which clients should the nurse take special precautions? Select all that apply.

A client is prescribed a cold pack to be placed over several arm wounds.Which should the nurse expect to occur after applying this therapy? Select all that apply.

A client is prescribed a cold compress to the forehead.Which items should the nurse use to make this compress?

A client is prescribed sitz baths after hemorrhoid surgery.What should the nurse do before providing the client with this bath?

The nurse instructs a client to apply heat to an infected hangnail.Which client statement indicates teaching has been effective?

The nurse is preparing to apply a warm pack to a client experiencing back spasms.Which should the nurse do before application?

A client with a sprained wrist is prescribed cold therapy.Which should the nurse explain about this treatment as compared to heat therapy?

An older client with hip pain reports that continuous heat has been the most effective means of relieving pain.After confirming that the client has an order for heat therapy, which method should the nurse select?

The nurse assesses the skin of a client receiving a heat pack and decides to remove the pack.What skin color did the nurse assess to make this clinical determination?