The nurse provides comfort measures to maintain normal body temperature and reduce pain and anxiety for a patient who is experiencing shock. What is the purpose of the nurse performing these actions?
a. Increases fluid volume
b. Decreases fluid volume
c. Increases oxygen demand
d. Decreases oxygen demand
ANS: D
Pain, anxiety, and cold all increase body tissue demands for blood and oxygen. This places an increased workload on the heart. Maintaining normal body temperature and reducing pain and anxiety will reduce oxygen demand. A. B. C. Maintaining normal body temperature and reducing pain and anxiety will not impact fluid balance or increase oxygen demand.
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