Asked by Missy Rivera on May 14, 2024
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The operating room environment is deliberately kept cool.When the nurse assesses the patient in the post anesthesia care unit,the patient is shivering.The nurse needs to understand that shivering may do which of the following?
A) Be a side effect of anesthesia.
B) Indicate a problem of the hypothalamus.
C) Indicate the beginning of the infectious process.
D) Be a normal response to stabilize blood pressure.
Anesthesia
A medical treatment that prevents patients from feeling pain during surgery or other procedures.
Hypothalamus
A region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones and regulating body temperature.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit
A specialized hospital area where patients recover and their vital signs are monitored closely after undergoing anesthesia.
- Understand the importance of physical preparation and monitoring for patients undergoing surgery.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance of physical preparation and monitoring for patients undergoing surgery.
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