Author Question: The client is seen in the emergency center for heat exhaustion as a result of exposure. The nurse ... (Read 37 times)

asan beg · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The client is seen in the emergency center for heat exhaustion as a result of exposure. The nurse anticipates that treatment will include:

1. Replacement of fluid and electrolytes
2. Initiation of oral antibiotic therapy
3. Application of hypothermia wraps
4. Alcohol sponge baths

Question 2

A construction worker is seen in the emergency department with low blood pressure, normal pulse rate, diaphoresis, and weakness. These are clinical signs of:

1. Heatstroke
2. Heat cramp
3. Hypothermia
4. Heat exhaustion

Sierray · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1
The treatment of heat exhaustion includes transporting the client to a cooler environment and re-storing fluid and electrolyte balance. Antibiotic therapy is not warranted. Hypothermia wraps are not used to treat heat exhaustion. Alcohol baths are not recommended.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
The client is exhibiting signs of heat exhaustion (e.g., symptoms of fluid volume deficit). If the client were experiencing heatstroke, the client would have an increased pulse rate and would not be sweating. Muscle cramps are related to heatstroke. The client is not exhibiting signs consistent with heatstroke. The client is not exhibiting signs of hypothermia such as shivering, loss of memory, or cyanosis.