Asked by Gustavo Arredondo on Jul 12, 2024
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The nurse is caring for an unconscious patient who was just pulled from a freezing lake.What is the priority action of the nurse?
A) Have the patient drink hot liquids.
B) Wrap the patient in warmed blankets.
C) Bathe the patient to promote shivering.
D) Remove restrictive items of clothing.
Warmed Blankets
Blankets that have been heated, often used in medical settings to maintain or raise a patient's body temperature.
Freezing Lake
A lake whose surface has frozen solid, often occurring in winter, which can present dangers such as hypothermia or falling through the ice.
Restrictive Items
Objects or substances limited or forbidden due to regulations, typically for safety or security reasons.
- Decide on the appropriate actions in reaction to irregular vital sign indicators.
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Zybrea KnightJul 13, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The priority treatment for hypothermia is to prevent a further decrease in body temperature.Wrapping the patient in warmed blankets is a key strategic nursing intervention for hypothermia.A conscious patient benefits from drinking hot liquids such as soup,while avoiding alcohol and caffeinated fluids.An unconscious patient should not be given any fluids.Bathing the patient will further lower the body temperature.Removing clothing may be done after the body temperature has risen to safe levels.
Learning Objectives
- Decide on the appropriate actions in reaction to irregular vital sign indicators.