The Nurse Is Removing a Heating Pad When She Notices

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse is removing a heating pad when she notices that the skin beneath the pad is pink and warm to touch.How should the nurse respond?

• A)Keep the pad in place the next time by pinning it with a safety pin.
• B)Position the patient next time so that the patient is lying directly on the pad.
• C)Note the findings because this is a normal finding.
• D)Put the pad back on for an additional 20 to 30 minutes.

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