
When the patient returns from the physical therapy department, he is diaphoretic and his skin is flushed but cool. Nursing intervention in this situation should be for the nurse to:
A) call his primary care provider about the amount of exertion in physical therapy.
B) suggest the patient walks slowly in the hall to "cool down."
C) offer additional fluids to replace those lost through normal cooling.
D) place a light cover over the patient to prevent his chilling.
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