A Client Is Admitted with a Core Body Temperature of 93°F

question 15

Multiple Choice

A client is admitted with a core body temperature of 93°F. Which action by the nurse is appropriate for this client?

• A)Apply warm soaks to the extremities.
• B)Use a hypothermia blanket.
• C)Provide warm fluids.
• D)Use warm blankets.

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Definitions:

Estimated Blood Loss

An estimate of the volume of blood a patient has lost during surgery or due to injury, used to guide treatment decisions.

PACU

Acronym for Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, a specialized care area in hospitals where patients are monitored and recover from the effects of anesthesia after surgery.

Chlorhexidine Wash

An antimicrobial solution used for cleaning the skin and hands to reduce bacteria that might cause infection.

EKG

An abbreviated term for electrocardiogram, a diagnostic tool that measures and records the electrical activity of the heart to detect heart conditions.