Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for a client who has undergone surgery for a liver disorder and has started shivering?
A) Provide the client with warm fluids.
B) Cover the client with a light blanket.
C) Ensure that the room temperature is below 70° F.
D) Place the client on a hypothermia blanket.
B
Feedback:
When the client is shivering, the nurse should cover the client with a light blanket. This will prevent the client from shivering. This is because the client who has undergone surgery for liver disorder also faces the risk of hyperthermia related to infection, rejection, or both. Providing the client with warm fluids will not control shivering. The client is covered with a hypothermia blanket if the temperature rises to 105º F. The room temperature need not be below 70° F.
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