The nurse cares for an organ donor patient who has been diagnosed as brain dead. What should the nurse do to ensure stability of the patient's body temperature? Select all that apply.

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1. Following brain death, dysfunction of the hypothalamus often occurs. The donor becomes poikilothermic, which means that his body temperature fluctuates with the temperature of the environment. The nurse might adjust the room temperature to about 90°Fahrenheit.
2. The administration of warm intravenous fluids will help keep the patient's body temperature near normal.
3. The use of warming blankets will help maintain a body temperature of about 98°Fahrenheit.
4. Hyperventilation helps correct any electrolyte imbalances but does not maintain body temperature.
5. Frequent suctioning helps maintain adequate oxygenation but does not maintain body temperature.

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