Paramedics bring a child to the emergency department with possible hypothermia.He walked to school without a coat and upon arrival he is noted to be shivering,nauseated,and uncoordinated.After removing the child's clothing,what nursing intervention does the nurse plan to implement?
A) Administer rapid IV boluses.
B) Apply a Bair Hugger.
C) Cover the child with warm blankets.
D) Start dialysis with warmed solution.

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These are manifestations of mild hypothermia in which the child's temperature will be 35-37°C (95-98.6°F).After removing the cold and/or wet clothing,the nurse covers the child with warm blankets and administers warmed O₂ and warmed IV solutions.Rapid IV boluses are not indicated.The Bair Hugger would be used in more severe hypothermia,as would dialysis.

Paramedics Bring a Child to the Emergency Department with Possible