Asked by Puneet Madurai on Jul 12, 2024
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Which characteristics place the patient at high risk for development of hypothermia?
A) Lack of funds to pay utility bills
B) Lifelong member of Mormon Church
C) History of poorly managed schizophrenia
D) 25-year history of alcohol abuse
E) Occasional incontinence of urine
Hypothermia
A medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature.
Schizophrenia
A chronic mental health disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.
Alcohol Abuse
The harmful or hazardous use of alcohol, which may lead to health issues, social problems, or both.
- Identify symptoms of thermal stress, including hypothermia and hyperthermia, and apply suitable interventions.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify symptoms of thermal stress, including hypothermia and hyperthermia, and apply suitable interventions.
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