What are the differences between and patient impacts of hypothermia and hyperthermia?

Nursing by Geoffrey

 Written Assignment Hypothermia and Hyperthermia Worksheet

 Complete all lesson content and assigned readings. Make sure you are focusing on:

  • Differences between hypothermia and hyperthermia
  • Patient impacts from hypothermia and hyperthermia
  • Patient education for clients and families to avoid extreme temperature variations

Instructions:

  • Answer the questions listed below using complete sentences.
  • Use correct grammar, spelling and APA format.
  • Support your answers using credible sources such as textbooks, course materials, and evidence-based articles (1 Point)

Resources:

How do I know if a source is credible?

How do I find evidence-based practice articles? Or nursing best practices?

 

  1. What are the differences between and patient impacts of hypothermia and hyperthermia? (2 Points)

 

 

 

  1. What education should be provided to patients and families to avoid the extreme temperature variations? (2 Points)