Author Question: The client in the Emergency Department has pale, cool, waxy skin, and is shivering, disoriented, and ... (Read 67 times)

big1devin · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The client in the Emergency Department has pale, cool, waxy skin, and is shivering, disoriented, and drowsy. All of the client's vital signs are decreased. The nurse concludes that this client is experiencing which of the following?

1. Vital sign crisis
2. Pyrexia
3. Remittent fever
4. Hypothermia

Question 2

The nurse will use which of the following safety devices when using needles in client care except:

1. Needleless systems
2. Retracting catheters
3. Cardboard contaminated sharps containers
4. Gloves

jonathanballen97 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: The client is exhibiting all the signs of hypothermia. Vital signs are all decreased, so the client is not experiencing pyrexia (fever), or a remittent fever, which would occur with an elevated temperature. There is no such thing as vital sign crisis.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: Needleless systems and needle safety devices are used to protect the safety of healthcare personnel