The patient with third degree burns to bilateral lower legs is undergoing hydrotherapy to debride eschar tissue from the wounds. Prior to the procedure, the patient received a bolus of intravenous morphine in addition to the continuous infusion for pain control. During the procedure, the patient’s level of consciousness decreases to only rousable by painful stimuli. The patient’s temperature is 36.4°C, respiratory rate is 14 breaths per minute, heart rate is 82 bpm, and oxygen saturation is 93% on room air. The nurse ends the hydrotherapy session and contacts the provider to request which intervention?
- NCLEX Practice
- Categories
- Reduction of Risk Potential
- View Question
- Category: Reduction of Risk Potential
- Difficulty: 9
Want help? View the answer with rationale.
Additional Reduction of Risk Potential Questions
- Question Type: Multiple Choice - Select One
- Difficulty: 9
The nurse is caring for the patient with prostate cancer and left-sided heart failure who underwent transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) 12 hours ago. Clots are noted in the continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) outflow. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
- Question Type: Multiple Choice - Select One
- Difficulty: 9
Which represents the normal range for serum calcium levels in the blood?
- Question Type: Multiple Choice - Select One
- Difficulty: 2
0