When the Client Being Treated with a Hypothermia Blanket Begins

question 25

Multiple Choice

When the client being treated with a hypothermia blanket begins to shiver, the nurse should

• A) assess the temperature and blood pressure.
• B) increase the O₂ to 4 L/minute.
• C) give prescribed antipyretic medication.
• D) take off the hypothermia blanket.

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