Hypothermia is a common postoperative occurrence. When rewarming patients postoperatively it is essential to:
a. take the blood pressure regularly as it is likely to decrease during rewarming.
b. take the blood pressure regularly as it is likely to increase during rewarming.
c. take the blood pressure as a routine post-op observation, but this has no connection with the temperature.
d. concentrate on increasing the temperature and do not worry about the blood pressure.
ANS: A
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