A community care nurse plans care for older adults as the fall season sets in a cooler weather starts. Which of the following clients is at greatest risk for development of hypothermia?
A) Client who lives in an apartment building
B) Client who sets the thermostat at 76°F year round
C) Institutionalized older adult with cancer
D) Older adult who has dementia and lives alone
Ans: D
The client with dementia has multiple risks for hypothermia including loss of sensation, difficulty with decision, and living alone. Even in environmental temperatures of 68°F (20°C) an older person may become hypothermic, especially if other risk factors are present.
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