Paramedics Bring a Child to the Emergency Department with Possible

question 6

Multiple Choice

Paramedics bring a child to the emergency department with possible hypothermia.He walked to school without a coat and upon arrival he is noted to be shivering,nauseated,and uncoordinated.After removing the child's clothing,what nursing intervention does the nurse plan to implement?

• A) Administer rapid IV boluses.
• B) Apply a Bair Hugger.
• C) Cover the child with warm blankets.
• D) Start dialysis with warmed solution.

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