What Procedure Should the Nurse Follow When Applying Hot Compresses

question 12

Multiple Choice

What procedure should the nurse follow when applying hot compresses to an open wound?

• A) Apply clean gloves
• B) Cover all of the wound surfaces
• C) Leave the application in place for 30 to 40 minutes
• D) Apply an electrical heating unit directly over the compress

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Definitions:

Open-Chain Form

A molecular structure not forming a ring, consisting of atoms connected in a linear or branched sequence.

Asymmetric Carbons

Carbon atoms bonded to four different groups, leading to chiral molecules that can have non-superimposable mirror images.

D-Arabinose

A monosaccharide sugar, which is an aldopentose because it contains five carbon atoms and includes an aldehyde group.

Configurations

The particular arrangement or geometric orientation of atoms or groups within a molecule, which cannot be changed without breaking covalent bonds.