The nurse is teaching the patient about the signs of hypothermia.She teaches that signs of hypothermia include which of the following clinical manifestations?

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Hypothermia is a condition where the body's core temperature drops below normal 36.5°C (97.7°F). Signs of hypothermia include shivering, cool skin, and lethargy. In severe hypothermia, shivering may stop completely, and the person may become unconscious. Therefore, options C (cool skin) and D (uncontrolled shivering) are the most appropriate clinical manifestations of hypothermia. A is not correct, as piloerection (erect hair or goosebumps) is not a common sign of hypothermia. Restlessness may be present in early hypothermia, but as the condition becomes more severe, the person typically becomes confused, drowsy, and unresponsive. Hence, option B is also not an accurate choice.

The Nurse Is Teaching the Patient About the Signs of Hypothermia.She