A 77-Year-Old Patient Is Brought into the Emergency Department Unconscious

question 15

Multiple Choice

A 77-year-old patient is brought into the emergency department unconscious and with a core temperature of 89° F (31.6° C) . During rewarming measures, the nurse determines that the goals of treatment are being met when the patient

• A) has a core temperature of 95° F (35° C).
• B) shivers involuntarily to raise body temperature.
• C) regains consciousness.
• D) has a blood pH within normal limits.

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Definitions:

Temporalis

A muscle located on the side of the skull, involved in chewing and moving the jaw.

Sternocleidomastoid

A major muscle in the neck that extends from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid process of the temporal bone of the skull, involved in rotating and flexing the neck.

Latissimus Dorsi

A large, flat muscle on the back that stretches to the sides, behind the arm, and is involved in the movement of the shoulders and arms.

Insertion

Insertion refers to the placement of an object or substance into a body part or into a device, often used in medical procedures or mechanical processes.