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While Attempting to Revive a Person Brought to the Emergency

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While attempting to revive a person brought to the emergency department with extreme hypothermia (rectal temperature of 94° F) ,unconscious,and shivering,the nurse is alarmed when assessment reveals that the patient has:


Definitions:

Digestive System

The digestive system is the group of organs responsible for breaking down food into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth, and cell repair.

Scurvy

A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, characterized by swollen bleeding gums, bruising, and weakness.

Vitamin C

An essential nutrient and antioxidant found in fruits and vegetables, important for the repair of tissue and the enzymatic production of certain neurotransmitters.

Skin

The outermost layer of an organism's body that acts as a protective barrier against environmental hazards and pathogens.

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