ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive 2024 Exit Exam with NGN Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has hyperthermia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Initiate seizure precautions. Hyperthermia can lead to seizures due to the brain's sensitivity to high temperatures. Seizure precautions involve ensuring a safe environment, padding the bed, and having emergency equipment ready. Administering oral acetaminophen (
A) is not the priority in hyperthermia as it may not rapidly reduce the temperature. Covering with a thermal blanket (
B) may further increase body temperature. Submerging feet in ice water (
C) can cause vasoconstriction and shivering, leading to increased core temperature.
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