Hesi RN Fundamentals of Nursing
Hesi RN Fundamentals of Nursing ( 44 Questions)
Which assessment is most important for the nurse to perform prior to the application of a heating pad?
Limitations to range of motion are not directly related to the application of a heating pad. A heating pad may help reduce pain and stiffness, but it does not affect the range of motion itself.
Muscle strength and tone are also not directly related to the application of a heating pad. A heating pad may relax tense muscles, but it does not affect the strength or tone of the muscles.
Degree of neurosensory impairment is the most important assessment for the nurse to perform prior to the application of a heating pad. A heating pad can cause burns or tissue damage if the patient has impaired sensation and cannot feel the heat or pain. The nurse should check the patient's ability to perceive temperature, pressure, and pain before applying a heating pad.
Presence of rebound phenomenon is not relevant to the application of a heating pad. Rebound phenomenon refers to the worsening of symptoms after discontinuing a medication or treatment. A heating pad does not cause rebound phenomenon.
Choice A: Limitations to range of motion are not directly related to the application of a heating pad. A heating pad may help reduce pain and stiffness, but it does not affect the range of motion itself.
Choice B: Muscle strength and tone are also not directly related to the application of a heating pad. A heating pad may relax tense muscles, but it does not affect the strength or tone of the muscles.
Choice C: Degree of neurosensory impairment is the most important assessment for the nurse to perform prior to the application of a heating pad. A heating pad can cause burns or tissue damage if the patient has impaired sensation and cannot feel the heat or pain. The nurse should check the patient's ability to perceive temperature, pressure, and pain before applying a heating pad.
Choice D: Presence of rebound phenomenon is not relevant to the application of a heating pad. Rebound phenomenon refers to the worsening of symptoms after discontinuing a medication or treatment. A heating pad does not cause rebound phenomenon.