If a patient on a hypothermia blanket starts to shiver, what action should the nurse take?
a. Discontinue treatment.
b. Place more padding around the patient.
c. Discuss with the physician the use of a metabolic stimulant.
d. Increase the temperature to a more comfortable range.
D
Adjust the temperature to a more comfortable range and assess whether shivering decreases. If shivering continues, stop treatment and notify the physician.
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