A post-C-section client who had the procedure under an inhalation anesthetic begins to experience severe shivering in the recovery room. In addition to covering the client with extra blankets, select another appropriate action to be taken by the nurse.
A)Raise the temperature of the room by increasing the thermostat.
B)Call the surgeon and notify of the deterioration in the client's condition.
C)Apply the prescribed oxygen by face tent.
D)Decrease the IV rate to reduce the amount of cold fluid entering the client's cardiovascular system.

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Shivering is a common side effect of inhalation anesthetics, and applying oxygen by face tent can help alleviate it. Increasing the temperature of the room may worsen the client's shivering by causing vasodilation and increasing the client's metabolic rate. Calling the surgeon is not necessary for this common side effect, and decreasing the IV rate may lead to inadequate fluid replacement and electrolyte imbalances.

A Post-C-Section Client Who Had the Procedure Under an Inhalation