The family members of a patient with an SCI, who is in the rehabilitation phase, want to take the patient outdoors for a visit.It is 90 F outside and very humid.What should the nurse suggest?
A) Do not go outside at all but remain in the hospital.
B) Take a spray bottle to spray water to cool the patient by evaporation.
C) Take a light sweater to insulate the patient.
D) Have the patient drink at least 32 oz of water during the outing.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q9: What is the major advantage of the
Q10: A patient is receiving methylprednisolone.What purpose should
Q11: A nurse explains that the spinal cord
Q12: Which assessment leads the emergency department nurse
Q13: Which intervention by a nurse is effective
Q15: Brown-Séquard syndrome results in which neurologic deficit?
A)
Q16: A nurse notes that no urinary output
Q17: A distressed family member asks about the
Q18: A patient with an SCI begins to
Q19: Which assessment would indicate the resolution of
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents