Nursing Care Plan for Hypothermia
Hypothermia Hypothermia is a condition in which core temperature drops below the required temperature for normal metabolism and body functions which is defined as 35.0 °C (95.0 °F). Body temperature is usually maintained near a constant level of 36.5–37.5 °C (98–100 °F) through biologic homeostasis or thermoregulation. If exposed to cold and the internal mechanisms are unable to replenish the heat that is being lost, a drop in core temperature occurs. As body temperature decreases, characteristic symptoms occur such as shivering and mental confusion. Nursing Care Plan for Hypothermia Related Factors: Situational (Personal, environmental) Heat, rain, wind Clothing that does not comply with the climate Decrease in circulation: Extreme weight loss Consuming alcohol Dehydration Inactivity Maturisional Ineffective temperature regulation: Newborns Elderly Major Data: Temperatures below 35.5 ยบ C per rectal Cold skin Pallor (medium) Shivering (mild) Minor Data: Mental disorder / sleepy / rest...