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Anajune7

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The nurse is educating a family who is planning an ice fishing trip on ways to prevent hypothermia. Which recommendation by the nurse is appropriate?
 
  A) All family members should wear skid-proof footwear.
  B) If someone becomes hypothermic, keep the clothing on, cover the person with damp blankets, and have the person drink a cool liquid.
  C) All family members should light rain jackets.
  D) If someone becomes hypothermic, remove any wet clothing, wrap the person in blankets, and have the person drink a warm liquid.

Question 2

A young adult client is admitted to the emergency department with symptoms of hypothermia. Which data collected during the health history supports this diagnosis?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) Wearing sandals
  B) Consuming alcohol
  C) Walking outdoors in 30 F weather
  D) Wearing a hat
  E) Standing outdoors during a snow storm without a coat


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

First aid for hypothermia includes moving the person to a dry area, removing wet clothing, protecting the person from further environmental exposure, wrapping the person in dry blankets, dressing the person in warm and dry clothing, and having the person drink a warm, high-calorie liquid. Wet clothing should be removed. Dry blankets should be used. Warm liquids should be provided. Skid-proof footwear and light rain jackets will not prevent hypothermia in all cases.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A, B, E

Alcohol causes peripheral vasodilation, which exposes the circulating bloodstream to more rapid cooling, resulting in a faster decrease in body temperature. The client's intake of alcohol contributed to the development of hypothermia. Standing outdoors during a snow storm without a coat and wearing sandals also could have contributed to hypothermia. Skin freezes when the temperature drops to 14-24.8 F. Walking outdoors in 30 F weather would not cause hypothermia. Wearing a hat is a way to prevent hypothermia.


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