If a Patient on a Hypothermia Blanket Starts to Shiver,what

question 1

Multiple Choice

If a patient on a hypothermia blanket starts to shiver,what action should the nurse take?

• A)Discontinue treatment.
• B)Place more padding around the patient.
• C)Discuss with the physician the use of a metabolic stimulant.
• D)Increase the temperature to a more comfortable range.

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Definitions:

Dentition

The arrangement or condition of the teeth within the mouth.

Finger-like Projections

Extensions found on the surface of certain cells or within bodily organs that increase surface area for absorption or sensory perception.

Mucosa

The moist, inner lining of some organs and body cavities, such as the nose, mouth, lungs, and stomach.

Villi

Small fingerlike projections that extend into the lumen of the small intestine, increasing its surface area for absorption.