Rasmussen University MDC I Final Exam Spring 2023 Latest Update!!

Rasmussen University MDC I Final Exam Spring 2023 Latest Update!! Infection signs and symptoms fever, BP drops, high respiratory rate, fast heart rate, altered mental status if wound gets infected it may be red and hot Hyperthermia temperature Above 99.5 antipyretics, ice packs under armpits, take off layers of clothing Hypothermia temperature Below 96.4 F blankets Normal body temperature 98.6 F or 37 C nursing interventions to decrease risk of pressure injury: positioning pad - pad hard surfaces with pressure redistribution properties do not elevate - do not elevate head of bed greater than 30 degrees suspend - suspend heels off the bed surface nursing interventions to decrease risk of pressure injury: nutrition encourage protein intake at each meal serve protein shakes between meals nursing interventions to decrease risk of pressure injury: skin care complete a da