An Older Patient Walks to the Community Clinic in a Snow

Multiple Choice

An older patient walks to the community clinic in a snow storm. Which assessment findings should indicate to the licensed nurse that this patient is experiencing adverse effects of being outside in the cold weather? Select all that apply.

A) Shivering
B) Heart rate 112 bpm
C) Respiratory rate 28
D) Temperature 98.1°F
E) Slurred speech