A patient is admitted for mild hypothermia.Which manifestations should the nurse expect when assessing this patient? (Select all that apply.)

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In mild hypothermia,the patient is usually alert,shivering,and may appear clumsy,apathetic,or irritable.Hypoglycemia can occur because glucose and glycogen stores are depleted by long-term shivering.C.Respiratory rate,heart rate,and cardiac output decrease.A.Pupils are dilated when temperature falls below 89.6°F.

A Patient Is Admitted for Mild Hypothermia