Question

The nurse is assessing a patient who has just been rescued after falling into a frozen lake. the patient's body temperature has fallen below 93.2° f (34° c). which signs should the nurse expect the patient to show?

Answer 1

This is multiple correct option question options were
1. Cyanosed skin
2. Uncontrolled shivering
3. Cardiac dysrhythmias
4. Increased blood pressure
5. Increased respiratory rate
The answer is options 1, 2, 3
In this case the patient suffers from hypothermia which is medical term for the condition when body loses heat faster than it can produce in this condition patient shows signs such as uncontrolled shivering and cyanosis; cardiac dysrhythmias may occur in later stages