A 60-year-old male presents to the emergency department with hypothermia. He is shivering, has muscular incoordination, and is slow to respond questions. What stage of hypothermia is manifested by this client?
A. Frostbite
B. Mild hypothermia
C. Moderate hypothermia
D. Severe hypothermia
B
Mild hypothermia is manifested by shivering, dysarthria, muscular incoordination, and impaired cognitive abilities. Clients with moderate to severe hypothermia may be confused, stuporous, or even unconscious. Shivering has stopped. Bradycardia and hypotension may be present.
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