CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Category - Intraoperative

Which of the following are potential outcomes of hypothermia in a patient during a surgical procedure?
  1. Increased bleeding during surgery
  2. Slow wound healing
  3. Numbness and tingling in the extremities
  4. Both A and B
Explanation
Answer: D-Potential outcomes of hypothermia in a patient during a surgical procedure include increased bleeding during surgery and slow wound healing. Maintenance of normal body temperature is an essential nursing intervention during the surgical process. The nurse must remain aware of potential factors that can contribute to hypothermia during surgery.
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