A Patient with Hypotension and an Elevated Temperature After Working

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient with hypotension and an elevated temperature after working outside on a hot day is treated in the emergency department (ED) .The nurse determines that discharge teaching has been effective when the patient makes which statement?

• A) "I will take salt tablets when I work outdoors in the summer."
• B) "I should take acetaminophen (Tylenol) if I start to feel too warm."
• C) "I should drink sports drinks when working outside in hot weather."
• D) "I will move to a cool environment if I notice that I am feeling confused."

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