Besides Monitoring the Controls on the Hypothermia Blanket Every 30

question 3

Short Answer

Besides monitoring the controls on the hypothermia blanket every 30 minutes, the nurse will need to assess the patient's ____________ every 4 hours.

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Definitions:

Tongue Muscle

Muscles within the tongue that allow for its movements necessary for speech, food manipulation, and swallowing.

Brachial Plexus

A network of nerve fibers, running from the spine, formed by the ventral rami of the lower four cervical nerves and the first thoracic nerve that supplies the arm and hand.

Median Nerve

A major nerve in the human body extending down the arm, through the carpal tunnel in the wrist, to the hand, responsible for sensation and movement.

Parasympathetic Division

A branch of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles.