A Daughter of an Older Adult Patient Who Has Just

A daughter of an older adult patient who has just returned from surgery is distressed about her father's pale, cold hands and feet.What is the best response by the nurse after covering the patient with an extra blanket?

A) "Don't be concerned.It is quite cold in the operating room.Your dad will be warm in a minute."
B) "Older patients like your dad get a little shocky during surgery."
C) "When patients have blood loss during surgery, superficial vessels close off temporarily, resulting in cold extremities."
D) "We are watching the disturbed circulation in your dad's hands and feet very carefully."