A nurse working in a gerontologist's office is reviewing the files of patients who have appointments today. Of these patients, which one should the nurse identify as having the lowest risk for developing hypothermia?
A)An 80-year-old client with hypothyroidism and a lengthy medication regimen
B)A 69-year-old client with type 2 diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy
C)A 75-year-old client with decreased subcutaneous fat and several dietary restrictions
D)A 78-year-old client who regularly walks and does strength training with small hand weights

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A)Lack of activity is an environmental risk factor for hypothermia in older results, so the active older adult is at a lower risk for hypothermia. Chronic conditions such as diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, and hypothyroidism increase risk. Medication use, inadequate diet, and decreased subcutaneous fat also increase risk.
B)Lack of activity is an environmental risk factor for hypothermia in older results, so the active older adult is at a lower risk for hypothermia. Chronic conditions such as diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, and hypothyroidism increase risk. Medication use, inadequate diet, and decreased subcutaneous fat also increase risk.
C)Lack of activity is an environmental risk factor for hypothermia in older results, so the active older adult is at a lower risk for hypothermia. Chronic conditions such as diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, and hypothyroidism increase risk. Medication use, inadequate diet, and decreased subcutaneous fat also increase risk.
D)Lack of activity is an environmental risk factor for hypothermia in older results, so the active older adult is at a lower risk for hypothermia. Chronic conditions such as diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, and hypothyroidism increase risk. Medication use, inadequate diet, and decreased subcutaneous fat also increase risk.

A Nurse Working in a Gerontologist's Office Is Reviewing the Files