The OR nurse is participating in the appendectomy of a 20 year-old female patient who has a dangerously low body mass index. The nurse recognizes the patient's consequent risk for hypothermia
What action should the nurse implement to prevent the development of hypothermia?
A) Ensure that IV fluids are warmed to the patient's body temperature.
B) Transfuse packed red blood cells to increase oxygen carrying capacity.
C) Place warmed bags of normal saline at strategic points around the patient's body.
D) Monitor the patient's blood pressure and heart rate vigilantly.
Ans: A
Feedback:
Warmed IV fluids can prevent the development of hypothermia. Applying warmed bags of saline around the patient is not common practice. The patient is not transfused to prevent hypothermia. Blood pressure and heart rate monitoring are important, but do not relate directly to the risk for hypothermia.
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