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

question 20

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) Apply external cooling device.
• B) Check mental status every 15 minutes.
• C) Avoid the use of sedative medications.
• D) Rewarm if temperature is <91° F (32.8° C).

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