A patient in acute liver failure has developed increased intracranial pressure. Hypothermia has been induced. Which nursing intervention should be added to the patient's plan of care?
1. Keep the patient's temperature below 33°C.
2. Monitor the patient for development of frostbite.
3. Stimulate the patient at least every hour to assess for neurological changes.
4. Monitor for the development of infection.
Answer: 4
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True False