When making initial rounds, the nurse notes a client's shivering. Whish of the following processes are stimulated by the hypothalamus to increase the body temperature:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Shivering
2. Sweating
3. Vasoconstriction
4. Vasodilation
5. Increased respiratory rate
1,3
Rationale: The hypothalamus stimulates shivering to increase heat production
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