Mrs. Rosatti is 83. This morning, she twisted her ankle going to the bathroom. The nurse instructs you to apply an ice bag to the area. 1. How will you prepare the ice bag? Why is it important to remove excess air? 2. How would you protect the skin from injury? Why is this important? 3. How will you secure the ice bag in place? 4. How often should you check the area? What signs and symptoms would you observe for? What response would cause you to remove the bag? 5. What would you tell Mrs. Rosatti when she asks why the ice must be removed after 20 minutes?

Mrs. Rosatti is 83. This morning, she twisted her ankle going to the bathroom. The nurse instructs you to apply an ice bag to the area. 1. How will you prepare the ice bag? Why is it important to remove excess air? 2. How would you protect the skin from injury? Why is this important? 3. How will you secure the ice bag in place? 4. How often should you check the area? What signs and symptoms would you observe for? What response would cause you to remove the bag? 5. What would you tell Mrs. Rosatti when she asks why the ice must be removed after 20 minutes?

An Illustrated Guide To Vet Med Term

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ISBN:9781305465763

Author:ROMICH

Publisher:ROMICH

Chapter10: Skin Deep

Section: Chapter Questions

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