Asked by Kelsi Whitehead on May 22, 2024
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In addition to monitoring the controls on the hypothermia blanket every 30 minutes,the nurse will need to assess the patient's ____________ every 4 hours.
Hypothermia Blanket
A special blanket used in medical settings to reduce a patient's body temperature, often for therapeutic reasons.
- Learn the appropriate procedures for the use and supervision of hypothermia or hyperthermia blankets.
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PV
priya vyshuMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
rectal temperature
The patient's core body temperature must be monitored by taking a rectal temperature reading every 4 hours to assess the effectiveness of the treatment and to indicate when it may be discontinued.
The patient's core body temperature must be monitored by taking a rectal temperature reading every 4 hours to assess the effectiveness of the treatment and to indicate when it may be discontinued.
Learning Objectives
- Learn the appropriate procedures for the use and supervision of hypothermia or hyperthermia blankets.
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