Which action will the nurse take for a patient who has been working outside on a summer day and now is minimally responsive and has hypotension, body temperature of 106 F (41C) and dry skin? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Administer 100% O2 Immerse in a cool bath. Administer cool IV fluids. Cover the patient with light blankets. Administer acetaminophen
Which action will the nurse take for a patient who has been working outside on a summer day and now is minimally responsive and has hypotension, body temperature of 106 F (41C) and dry skin? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Administer 100% O2 Immerse in a cool bath. Administer cool IV fluids. Cover the patient with light blankets. Administer acetaminophen
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Which action will the nurse take for a patient who has been working outside on a summer day and now is minimally responsive and has hypotension, body temperature of 106 F (41C) and dry skin? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
Administer 100% O2
Immerse in a cool bath.
Administer cool IV fluids.
Cover the patient with light blankets.
Administer acetaminophen.
Administer 100% O2
Immerse in a cool bath.
Administer cool IV fluids.
Cover the patient with light blankets.
Administer acetaminophen.
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