What Should the Nurse Do When Giving a Child with Hyperthermia

question 7

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse do when giving a child with hyperthermia a tepid water or sponge bath?

• A) Add isopropyl alcohol to the water.
• B) Direct a fan on the child in the bath.
• C) Stop the bath if the child begins to chill.
• D) Continue the bath for 5 minutes.

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Definitions:

Secondary Sexual Characteristics

Physical traits that emerge during puberty but are not directly involved in reproduction, distinguishing between the sexes, such as breast development in females and facial hair in males.

Throat Sac

A membranous sac in the throats of some animals, such as certain frogs and apes, which can be inflated and serves various functions including sound production and visual signaling.

Apes

A group of primates that includes great apes like gorillas and chimpanzees, and lesser apes such as gibbons, known for their intelligence and lack of a tail.

Nurse

A healthcare professional specializing in caring for individuals, families, and communities to attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life.