A nurse is using a hypothermia blanket for a client with a very high temperature. Which should the nurse keep in mind when caring for this client?
A) Stop treatment when temperature reaches normal.
B) Monitor blood pressure continuously.
C) Check the client's core temperature frequently.
D) Arrange for an aquathermia pad to be ready to use.
C
Feedback:
The nurse should check the client's core temperature frequently to ensure that the client's core temperature does not fall too low. The treatment should be stopped before the temperature reaches the prescribed level because the temperature continues to drop even after the treatment is discontinued. Blood pressure need not be monitored continuously. The nurse should arrange for a bath blanket to be ready to use in case the client experiences chilling.
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