A Patient Is Admitted for Mild Hypothermia

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted for mild hypothermia. Which of the following signs or symptoms should the nurse expect to find? (Select all that apply.?

• A)Increased respiratory rate
• B)Decreased heart rate and cardiac output
• C)Decreased respiratory rate
• D)Depleted glucose stores
• E)Decreased muscular activity
• F)Pinpoint pupils

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