Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
A patient who has just been transported from the operating room to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) is shivering and has a temperature of 96.5┬░ F (35.8┬░ C). Which action should the nurse take next?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Covering the patient with a warm blanket is an appropriate initial intervention to address the patient's hypothermia and shivering.