The nurse is providing care to a client who has a body temperature of 94 °F, an irregular heart rate, and low blood pressure. Which is the priority intervention for this client?
A) Elevate the client's legs.
B) Provide a heating pad to the client's lower back.
C) Elevate the head of the bed.
D) Administer warmed intravenous fluids.
Answer: D
The client is mildly hypothermic with symptoms of an irregular heartbeat and low blood pressure. Warmed intravenous fluids would be beneficial for this client. Elevating the legs or the head of the bed will not help with the client's hypothermia. A heating pad to the lower back is not indicated in the treatment of hypothermia.
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