The nurse is caring for a patient with myxedema coma.The patient's temperature is 93° F.Which intervention would the nurse include in the plan of care for this patient?

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Hypothermia will gradually improve as the patient is treated with thyroid hormone.Several warm blankets comfortably wrapped around the patient (with mild hypothermia)may be sufficient to help raise the body temperature to normal.Active warming devices are also used.Continuous assessments are important to avoid too-rapid heating and vasodilation.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Myxedema Coma