The Nurse Is Removing a Heating Pad and Notices That

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is removing a heating pad and 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)Document the findings.
• D)Put the pad back on for an additional 20 to 30 minutes.

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