Which of the following actions should you take to decrease a patient's heat loss due to radiation?

a. Put a hat on the patient's head.
b. Turn off all fans in the room.
c. Wipe the patient's skin down with warm water.
d. Apply warm packs to the patient's body.


Answer: a

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