The nurse is caring for the patient who has had an injury to the hypothalamus.Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?

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The hypothalamus regulates body temperature; therefore,it is important to maintain adequate temperature control of the environment since the body's ability to regulate the temperature will be affected by injury to the organ.Bleeding,photophobia,and skin integrity are not issues associated with the hypothalamus.

The Nurse Is Caring for the Patient Who Has Had