When Delegating the Application of Heat or Cold Therapies to an Unlicensed

question 19

Multiple Choice

When delegating the application of heat or cold therapies to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) , the nurse should (Select all that apply)

• A) allow the UAP to document the treatment and the client's response.
• B) clarify the order to ensure the task can be delegated.
• C) inspect the client's skin before the treatment.
• D) instruct the UAP to wrap the heat or cold in a protective cover.
• E) reassess the client's skin after the treatment is done.

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Definitions:

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, more vivid dreams, and increased brain activity, thought to play important roles in learning and memory processes.

Postural Muscles

Muscles that are used to maintain posture and balance, particularly those in the back, neck, and abdomen.

Rapid Eye

Often associated with the rapid eye movement (REM) phase of sleep, characterized by quick movements of the eyes under closed eyelids, typically associated with vivid dreaming.

Dreams

A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep.