While at the local pool on an extremely hot day, a nurse is called on to care for a woman who has evidently developed heat exhaustion. What is the initial nursing care for this person?
a. Obtain vital signs.
b. Move the patient into an air-conditioned or shaded area.
c. Give her several glasses of ice water.
d. Cover her with a wet towel.
B
The goal for treatment of heat exhaustion is to cool the body initially and slowly in an air-conditioned or shaded area. After the patient is moved, applying wet towels and giving cool drinks are appropriate.
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