A homeless adult patient presents to the emergency department.The nurse obtains the following vital signs: temperature 94.8° F,blood pressure 100/56,apical pulse 56,respiratory rate 12.Which of the vital signs should be addressed immediately?

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Hypothermia is defined as a core body temperature of 95° F or below.Homeless individuals are more at risk for hypothermia owing to exposure to the elements.

A Homeless Adult Patient Presents to the Emergency Department