The patient with heat stroke has been undressed and treated with cold packs and a fan. The patient's temperature is now down to 101.2° F. When the patient starts to shiver, the emergency department nurse should:
a. raise the head of the bed.
b. offer warm liquids.
c. remove cold packs and fan.
d. continue with cooling interventions.
C
The cooling techniques have caused the patient to shiver, which will increase the patient's temperature.
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