After Resuscitation, a Patient Who Had a Cardiac Arrest Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

After resuscitation, a patient who had a cardiac arrest is nonresponsive to commands and therapeutic hypothermia is prescribed. Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care?

• A) Rapidly infuse cold normal saline.
• B) Avoid the use of sedative medications.
• C) Check neurologic status every 30 minutes.
• D) Rewarm if temperature is >91° F ( 32.8° C ).

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