Which of the following problems would be a priority in the nursing care plan for a patient with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia?
A) Maintaining an open airway
B) Ensuring adequate nutrition
C) Maintaining a safe body temperature
D) Reducing the risk for bleeding
C) Maintaining a safe body temperature
Explanation: A) The importance of eccrine sweating as a cooling mechanism is apparent in individuals with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, a rare genetic condition characterized by a reduced ability to sweat. Patients with this disorder are at risk for overheating.
B) The importance of eccrine sweating as a cooling mechanism is apparent in individuals with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, a rare genetic condition characterized by a reduced ability to sweat. Patients with this disorder are at risk for overheating.
C) The importance of eccrine sweating as a cooling mechanism is apparent in individuals with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, a rare genetic condition characterized by a reduced ability to sweat. Patients with this disorder are at risk for overheating.
D) The importance of eccrine sweating as a cooling mechanism is apparent in individuals with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, a rare genetic condition characterized by a reduced ability to sweat. Patients with this disorder are at risk for overheating.
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