After the return of spontaneous circulation following the resuscitation of a patient who had a cardiac arrest,therapeutic hypothermia is ordered. Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care?
A) Initiate cooling per protocol.
B) Avoid the use of sedative drugs.
C) Check mental status every 15 minutes.
D) Rewarm if temperature is below 91° F (32.8° C) .
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