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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Adult

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The nurse is caring for a patient receiving continuous renal therapy. The patient has a temperature of 96.1 F. The nurse is aware that the best treatment for this temperature is:
  1. Giving the patient a warm blanket
  2. Applying a warm compress on the vascular site
  3. Using an in-line fluid warmer to warm the blood that is returning to the patient
  4. Adjusting the temperature of the room
Explanation
Answer: C - The nurse is aware that the best treatment for hypothermia in a patient receiving continuous renal therapy is to apply an in line fluid warmer. A warm compress on the vascular site is not appropriate. Adjusting the temperature of the room will not affect the hypothermic state of the patient.
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