Which One of the Following Patients Is Losing Body Heat

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following patients is losing body heat by the mechanism of convection?

• A) 41-year-old female who is intoxicated and passed out in the snow
• B) 56-year-old male who is confused and perspiring heavily
• C) 63-year-old female who took a drug that depressed her brain function
• D) 30-year-old male in cool temperature and exposed to a light breeze

Recognize and address barriers to providing spiritual care in nursing.

Implement appropriate interventions to support patients' spiritual needs.

Appreciate the significance of self-awareness in delivering spiritual care.

Understand the ethical considerations in caring for patients with diverse spiritual beliefs.

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Definitions:

Sebaceous Glands

Small oil-producing glands in the skin that secrete sebum into hair follicles to lubricate the skin and hair.

Acne Vulgaris

A common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, leading to whiteheads, blackheads, or pimples.

Inflammation

A biological response to harmful stimuli, marked by redness, heat, swelling, pain, and often loss of function, part of the body's immune response.

Scratch Test

An allergy test in which extracts of suspected allergens are applied to the patient’s skin and the skin is then scratched to allow the extracts to penetrate.