The nurse is instructing a group of 25- to 35-year-old hikers ...

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The nurse is instructing a group of 25- to 35-year-old hikers about heatstroke prevention. Which participant drink selection indicates the need for further education? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Clear carbonated soda
  b. Diet caffeinated cola
  c. Water
  d. Beer
  e. Sugar-sweetened energy drinks

Question 2

Treatment for frostbite includes which actions? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Chafing the hands and fingers gently to reestablish circulation.
  b. Immersion of hands and feet in warm wa-ter.
  c. Wrapping hands in mitten-like dressings to retain warmth.
  d. Administering opioids to reduce pain.
  e. Elevating affected limbs.

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Answer to Question 1

A, B, D, E
The wrong fluids can increase fluid loss. To aid in the prevention of heatstroke, the hiker should drink plenty of fluids that are nonalcoholic, caffeine free, and low in sugar content. Clear carbo-nated soda and sweetened energy drinks are high in sugar. Diet cola contains caffeine.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, E
Gently chafing hands and fingers, immersing extremities in water, and elevating affected limbs are indicated treatments for hypothermia. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the analgesic of choice, because opioids decrease function and delay circulatory recovery. Fingers should be wrapped individually, not touching each other.