Immediately after the surgical procedure has been concluded in a client who received an inhalation general anesthetic, the client begins to shiver intensely. What is the nurse's first action?
A. Ensure that the client's endotracheal tube is secured.
B. Ask the surgeon to return to the surgical suite.
C. Take the client's temperature.
D. Document the finding.
D
An expected side effect of inhaled anesthetic agents is postoperative shivering. If the client is alert, a warm blanket can be added for comfort; however, it will not affect the shivering re-sponse.
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