A Client Presents to the Emergency Department After Prolonged Exposure

question 20

Multiple Choice

A client presents to the emergency department after prolonged exposure to the cold.The client is shivering,has slurred speech,and is slow to respond to questions.Which treatment will the nurse prepare for this client?

• A) Dry clothing and warm blankets
• B) Administration of warmed IV fluids
• C) Peritoneal lavage with warmed normal saline
• D) Continuous arteriovenous rewarming

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