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a.
110
°
F
c.
130
°
F
b.
120
°
F
d.
140
°
F
Answer:
c
Nurses and the anesthesia provider must complete an accurate assessment of
patients before applying a warmed blanket, including checking for history of
vascular disease, perfusion and cardiac output status. They must also consider
the surgery's length. Although blanket warming unit manufacturers suggest a
maximum temperature of 130°F in order to prevent burning or overheating the
patient, your staff might determine that the maximum temperature should be
set even lower if a patient has compromised circulation or requires warming for
an extended period of time during longer cases.
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