A client is admitted with a core body temperature of 93 F. Which ...

[kodithompson]

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 hyperthermia blanket.
  C) Provide warm fluids.
  D) Use warm blankets.

Question 2

A client has been receiving treatment for hypothermia. Which assessment finding indicates nursing interventions have been successful?
 
  A) Current temperature of 95 F
  B) Heart rate of 72 and regular
  C) Continues to shiver
  D) Blood pressure of 88/54 mmHg

[durant1234]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

For mild hypothermia, or a body temperature of 90-95 F, use warm blankets. For severe hypothermia, use a hyperthermia blanket. Warm soaks to extremities will not raise the client's body temperature and might cause chilling. Providing warm fluids is beneficial but not enough to raise the client's body temperature.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B

Evidence of successful treatment for hypothermia is a heart rate of 72 and regular. The other findings indicate a continued low body temperature.