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CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Category - Intraoperative

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Which of these factors contribute to the development of patient hypothermia during a surgical procedure?
  1. Anesthesia use
  2. Greater body mass due to obesity
  3. Supine positioning
  4. Bacterial sepsis
Explanation
Answer: A-Anesthesia use contributes to the development of hypothermia during a surgical procedure. Some types of anesthetic agents have an effect on the body’s ability to regulate its own temperature. Using anesthesia, combined with exposed body parts and cool operating room temperatures can all contribute to hypothermia.
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