The nurse is volunteering at a homeless shelter. What intervention should be taken for a patient admitted with severe hypothermia?

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Wrapping the person in blankets helps to increase their body temperature and prevent further heat loss. Giving hot coffee or soup may seem like a helpful intervention, but it is not recommended due to the risk of cardiac arrest. Placing the person in a warm bath or briskly rubbing their hands can actually cause further damage to the tissues and should also be avoided.

The Nurse Is Volunteering at a Homeless Shelter