The nurse provides comfort measures to maintain normal body temperature and reduce pain and anxiety for a patient who is experiencing shock.What is the purpose of the nurse performing these actions?

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Pain,anxiety,and cold all increase body tissue demands for blood and oxygen.This places an increased workload on the heart.Maintaining normal body temperature and reducing pain and anxiety will reduce oxygen demand.A.B.C.Maintaining normal body temperature and reducing pain and anxiety will not impact fluid balance or increase oxygen demand.

The Nurse Provides Comfort Measures to Maintain Normal Body Temperature