A nurse is caring for a client with severe hypothermia. What should the nurse do when providing care to the client during the rewarming process?
A) Move the client to a cooler place.
B) Provide warm fluids, if the client can swallow.
C) Uncover the client's head.
D) Keep the client calm.
B
Feedback:
When providing care to the severe hypothermia client during the rewarming process, provide warm fluids if the client can swallow. Moving the client to a cooler area, uncovering the client's head, and keeping the client calm are the interventions that a nurse should perform when administering care to a client with heat cramps.
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