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Q: How to take a unconscious patients temperature?
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Can unconscious's patients hear us?

It is not definitively proven whether unconscious patients can hear. Some studies suggest that they may retain some level of auditory perception, while others indicate no awareness. More research is needed to fully understand the extent of consciousness in unconscious patients.


Where should you check the temperature of a unconscious patient?

Rectal


Never give gargle to unconscious patients why?

Because the fluid can be aspired by the lungs and causes a deadly asphyxia.


Freud became interested in unconscious personality dynamics when he noticed that certain patients' symptoms?

were not easily explained by conscious thoughts or experiences. This prompted him to explore how unconscious processes could influence behavior and mental health. Freud's work on the unconscious would go on to profoundly shape the field of psychology.


What is the orgin of freudian slip?

The term "Freudian slip" originated from the work of Sigmund Freud, a famous psychologist and founder of psychoanalysis. It refers to an unintentional error that reveals someone's subconscious desires or thoughts.


What Intravenous solution is used for unconscious patients?

Often, the easiest way to get meds, liquids or nutrition into an unconscious patient is via IV. IV's then are used in order to: * Rehydrate * Feed * Medicate


What can I do if my patient doesn't let me take his temperature?

If you are a doctor who has authority to force that upon someone, then you should know the procedure for dealing with uncooperative patients. If you are not, then you have no right to take the temperature without permission, regardless of the circumstances.


Should temperature of an unconscious patient should be taken orally since they are not moving about?

No


Thermometer reads Fahrenheit A patients temperature is 100.7 F What is the temperature in C?

213.26


How do you calculate an axillary temperature?

putting a probe in the patients armpit?


How many nurses will take for 7 patients if 2 nurses handled 14 patients?

It would take 1 nurse for 7 patients.


Who is most likely to aspirate?

Aspiration is most likely to occur in patients who are unconscious or semiconscious due to anesthesia, seizures, alcohol and drug abuse, or stroke. Patients who have problems swallowing or coughing, or who have nasogastric tubes in place are also at risk