The nurse applies a cooling blanket to a client with a temperature of 105.4°F.Which should the nurse recognize as an indication of therapeutic effectiveness?

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A cooling blanket is used to reduce high body temperatures. The therapeutic effectiveness of a cooling blanket is indicated by a gradual decrease in body temperature, such as from 105.4°F to 100°F, without causing adverse reactions like shivering, which can actually increase body temperature, or negatively impacting vital signs or consciousness.

The Nurse Applies a Cooling Blanket to a Client with a Temperature