What should the nurse do for a patient shivering and feeling cold postoperatively?
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Correct answer: Warm blankets, cover head, check temp, treat cause
Comfort care includes warming, head cover (heat loss), assessing underlying cause (e.g., hypothermia, infection) and monitoring vital signs.
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