5. When inducing hypothermia, a primary goal of management is to PREVENT SHIVERING.
Why should shivering be prevented?
Shivering increases metabolic activity and lowers oxygen consumption.
Shivering increases metabolic activity resulting in increased oxygen demands.
Shivering is a sign of impending brain death.
Shivering makes it difficult to read the EKG tracings or check axillary temperature.