A Boy Scout sustains frostbite to his feet while out hiking in the mountains. Before he
is transported to the nearest emergency treatment center, which of the following is
important in managing his care?
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Prevent him from walking any farther.
(The feet must be protected from further injury until definitive treatment
occurs. This includes keeping the child from walking. The child should be
transported as quickly as possible to the nearest emergency treatment
, center. Injured body parts are handled gently. Recommended rewarming is
by immersion in well-agitated warm water.)
When applying wet compresses or dressings to the skin, the nurse should do which of
the following?
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Apply desired solution on cotton gauze or soft cotton cloths, such as clean
handkerchiefs.
(The desired solution should be applied to Kerlix gauze; soft cotton cloths;
or strips from cloth diapers, sheets, handkerchiefs, or pillowcase material.
The moist dressing should be laid flat on the area with an attempt to avoid
restriction of movement. After immersion in the solution, the dressings are
wrung out to avoid dripping. The dry dressing should be removed,
moistened again, and then reapplied. When the solution dries,
concentrated residue is left in the dressing. The addition of fluid may result
in a more concentrated soak being placed on the sensitive tissue.)
An important role of the nurse in ambulatory settings and schools is the identification
of communicable diseases for treatment and the prevention of spread. An important
component is the recognition of which of the following aspects of the disease?
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Prodromal stage
(The prodromal period is the interval between the early manifestations of
the disease and the time when the overt clinical syndrome is evident. Most
communicable diseases are contagious during this time. Although the
source and causative agent of the disease are important, recognizing the
early signs can help the nurse prevent spread and refer the child for
medical therapy when indicated. Constitutional symptoms occur during the
is transported to the nearest emergency treatment center, which of the following is
important in managing his care?
Give this one a try later!
Prevent him from walking any farther.
(The feet must be protected from further injury until definitive treatment
occurs. This includes keeping the child from walking. The child should be
transported as quickly as possible to the nearest emergency treatment
, center. Injured body parts are handled gently. Recommended rewarming is
by immersion in well-agitated warm water.)
When applying wet compresses or dressings to the skin, the nurse should do which of
the following?
Give this one a try later!
Apply desired solution on cotton gauze or soft cotton cloths, such as clean
handkerchiefs.
(The desired solution should be applied to Kerlix gauze; soft cotton cloths;
or strips from cloth diapers, sheets, handkerchiefs, or pillowcase material.
The moist dressing should be laid flat on the area with an attempt to avoid
restriction of movement. After immersion in the solution, the dressings are
wrung out to avoid dripping. The dry dressing should be removed,
moistened again, and then reapplied. When the solution dries,
concentrated residue is left in the dressing. The addition of fluid may result
in a more concentrated soak being placed on the sensitive tissue.)
An important role of the nurse in ambulatory settings and schools is the identification
of communicable diseases for treatment and the prevention of spread. An important
component is the recognition of which of the following aspects of the disease?
Give this one a try later!
Prodromal stage
(The prodromal period is the interval between the early manifestations of
the disease and the time when the overt clinical syndrome is evident. Most
communicable diseases are contagious during this time. Although the
source and causative agent of the disease are important, recognizing the
early signs can help the nurse prevent spread and refer the child for
medical therapy when indicated. Constitutional symptoms occur during the
