When a patient shivers and complains of being cold during a moist cold application treatment, you should
A)
continue the treatment, as this is a typical reaction.
B)
stop treatment, cover the patient with a blanket, then report to your immediate supervisor.
C)
stop treatment, then report to your immediate supervisor.
D)
continue treatment, but report this to your immediate supervisor.
Answer:
B
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