A 6-year-old is admitted to the emergency department after being rescued from a pond. The child fell through the ice while ice skating. What can a nurse expect when rewarming a hypothermic patient?
A) To assess oral temperature frequently
B) To provide continuous ECG monitoring
C) To administer unwarmed oxygen
D) To find a strong pulse
Ans: B
Feedback: A hypothermic patient requires continuous ECG monitoring; assessment of core temperatures with an esophageal probe, bladder, or rectal thermometer; and administration of warmed oxygen. The patient will have a weakened pulse and blood pressure.
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