Which factor(s) may contribute to hypothermia during surgery? (Select all that apply.)
a. Warm atmosphere of the operating room
b. Infusion of cool IV fluids
c. Inhalation of cool anesthetic gases
d. Exposure of body surfaces
e. Lowered metabolism
B, C, D, E
The infusion of cool IV fluids, inhalation of cool anesthetic gases, exposure of body surfaces, and lowered metabolism predispose patients to hypothermia during surgery. The operating room is kept cool to inhibit growth of organisms.
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