Definition:
A sponge bath given to a person with fever.
Effects:
- Reduces fever or lowers body temperature.
- Sedative effects.
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Fever Sponge Bath
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Enema
Definition:
The introduction of water into the colon to stimulate bowel activity and to cleanse the bowels.
Effects:
- Stimulates peristalsis or bowel activities.
- Cleanses the colon, usually done before tests and x-rays of the colon or any of the abdominal organs.
- Relieves gas pain.
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Cold Compress
Definition:
A cloth wrung from cold or ice water which may be applied to any part of the body surface.
Effects:
- Relieves pain due to edema or trauma.
- Prevents and relieves head congestion.
- Slows heart rate if applied over the heart.
- Constricts blood vessels, decreasing local blood flow.
- Decreases tendency to bleed due to vaso-constriction.
- Lowers body temperature when applied over at least one fourth of body surface, or when applied on the forehead or nape.
- Stops nosebleed when applied on the nasal area.
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