[Answered]: An older adult client is admitted to the medical…

An older adult client is admitted to the medical unit from the emergency department (ED) after being found alone in the home after a recent abnormally cold weather event. A neighbor, checking on the client, found that the heat was not on and the temperature in the apartment was 13.9 °C ($7 °F). The client was shivering slightly, had slurred speech, and appeared drowsy. Skin dry, pale, cold to touch. Vital signs on admission: T – 34.44 °C (94.4 °F) rectal P – 60 BPM apical R – 14 breaths/minute ВР – 94/72 Oxygen saturation – 94% on room air