Discussion Post: Hypothermia & Hyperthermia
Complete all of your lesson materials and assigned readings. Make sure that you are focusing on:
a) The difference between hypothermia and hyperthermia and the impact to the patient?
b) Patient education for client and family in order to avoid extreme temperature variations?
You should be using complete sentences to answer the questions. Ensure that you are using correct grammar. In addition, support your answers using your textbook, course materials, credible internet resources, and scholarly journals. SkyScape is a great suggestion for assistance in completion of this discussion.
• What is the difference between hypothermia and hyperthermia and how does each one impact the patient?
• What education can you give to your patient and family to avoid the extreme temperature variations?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.