Question # 10

A patient in recovery has persistent shivering despite warming measures. The CAPA nurse should:

Options:

A.

Ignore if temperature is 36.0°C

B.

Continue active warming, administer meperidine or other agent per protocol if ordered, and monitor for increased oxygen demand

C.

Apply ice packs

D.

Encourage ambulation

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