Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has meningitis and a temperature of 39.7┬░C (103.5┬░F). The client is prescribed a hypothermia blanket. While using this therapy, the nurse should know that the client must be carefully observed for which of the following complications?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Shivering is a natural response to cooling from the hypothermia blanket and may need to be controlled with medications.