The family members of a patient with an SCI, who is in the rehabilitation phase, wants to take the patient outdoors for a visit. It is 90° F outside and very humid. What should the nurse sug-gest?
a. Do not go outside at all but remain in the hospital.
b. Take a spray bottle to spray water to cool the patient by evaporation.
c. Take a light sweater to insulate the patient.
d. Have the patient drink at least 32 oz of water during the outing.
B
Water will evaporate and cool the patient, similar to perspiration.
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