thermoregulation
What can the nurse tell a client about antipyretic drugs during fever?
"Antipyretics help to protect the body." Explanation: Antipyretic drugs are given to alleviate the discomfort of fever and protect vulnerable organs, such as the brain, from extreme elevations in body temperature. They are usually effective.
A school-aged child is brought to the office of the camp nurse with a small, superficial burn (first-degree burn). Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate to take first?
Apply cold compresses to the area. Explanation: Cool water is an excellent emergency treatment for burns involving small areas. The immediate application of cool compresses or cool water to burn areas appears to inhibit capillary permeability and thus suppress edema, blister formation, and tissue destruction.
Upon entering the room of the newborn and parents, the nurse notes the diapered newborn is undressed and laying on the foot of the bed while the parents plan which outfit to place on the baby. What is the priority for the nurse?
Explain the need to keep the newborn wrapped or dressed to prevent cold stress. Explanation: The nurse will educate the parents to keep the newborn wrapped or dressed to maintain the newborn's temperature and avoid cold stress. The newborn is at risk for heat loss due to convection.
A nurse is monitoring a client closely for malignant hyperthermia because the client received which NMJ blocker?
Succinylcholine Succinylcholine is associated with the development of malignant hyperthermia in susceptible clients.
The nurse is recording vital signs in the client diagnosed with complications of anorexia nervosa. Which findings are consistent with the condition? Select all that apply.
orthostatic hypotension weak pulse hypothermia Explanation: Anorexia nervosa is a condition most commonly seen in adolescents. In this condition, the individual is obsessed with body weight. There is a noted loss of weight. The vital signs frequently display orthostatic hypotension, irregular and decreased pulse, or hypothermia.