Predisposing conditions that promote the development of hypothermia include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A. Cold water immersion
B. Obesity
C. Low birth weight
D. Shock
E. Cold weather
F. Extremes of ageG. Alcohol intoxicationH. Malnutrition
I. Prior history of trauma
A, D, E, G, H
Rationale: Risk factors for cold injuries are obviously clients who do not have protection from the cold (e.g., the homeless). Clients with poor nutrition, fatigue, and multiple chronic illnesses are at greater risk. Clients who smoke, consume alcohol, or have impaired peripheral circulation have a higher incidence of frostbite. Any previous history of frostbite also increases a client's susceptibility to a cold-related injury.
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