Your client is in the ICU being treated for shock. The client's condition worsens as they become hypothermic and develop respiratory distress. What nursing intervention would help restore the body temperature to normal range?
A) Warm the humidified air that is mixed with oxygen during mechanical ventilation.
B) Cool the IV solutions and blood products to be administered to the client.
C) Administer a tepid sponge bath to the client.
D) Place the client on a cooling mattress.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Warming the humidified air that is mixed with oxygen during mechanical ventilation can help restore the body temperature to normal range in a client who is hypothermic. This can reduce the workload on the body to produce heat and improve respiratory distress. Cooling the fluids or administering a tepid sponge bath can further worsen the hypothermia and lead to more complications. Placing the client on a cooling mattress is also not a suitable option for hypothermia treatment.

Your Client Is in the ICU Being Treated for Shock