After the Return of Spontaneous Circulation Following the Resuscitation of a Patient

question 7

Multiple Choice

After the return of spontaneous circulation following the resuscitation of a patient who had a cardiac arrest,therapeutic hypothermia is ordered. Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care?

• A)Initiate cooling per protocol.
• B)Avoid the use of sedative drugs.
• C)Check mental status every 15 minutes.
• D)Rewarm if temperature is below 91° F (32.8° C).

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