Asked by Ashley Alleyne on May 05, 2024
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Mrs.Newton begins to shiver during her bed bath and asks the nurse why it happens.What is the nurse's best response?
A) The hot water has triggered a shiver response in your brain but it will stop in a couple of minutes.
B) The body shivers to increase heat production because your skin is cold.
C) Older people are more sensitive to cold temperatures and they shiver easily.
D) The bath water is still really warm but I will change it and get fresh hotter water for your bath.
Shiver Response
A physiological reaction where the body shakes involuntarily in response to cold temperatures, aimed at generating heat to maintain body temperature.
Heat Production
The process by which the body generates heat through metabolic activities, such as cellular respiration and muscle movements, to maintain its core temperature.
Skin
The body's largest organ that serves as a protective barrier against environmental hazards, regulates temperature, and senses touch.
- Explain the reasons and mechanisms behind physiological reactions to environmental temperature changes.
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AP
America PorrasMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Shivering is a physiological response where the body generates heat through muscle activity in response to a decrease in skin temperature, helping to warm the body up.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the reasons and mechanisms behind physiological reactions to environmental temperature changes.