Which of the following is a type of intervention for a nursing diagnosis of alteration in body temperature related to the surgical process?
A)Stay with the patient at all times to limit anxiety and trembling.
B)Regulate how much of the patient's skin is exposed during and after the procedure.
C)Record the amount of intravenous fluids administered during surgery.
D)Maintain the patient's body in proper alignment throughout the procedure.

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The nurse can work to maintain the patient's body temperature by regulating how much of the patient's skin is exposed during and after the procedure. Because the patient is often unconscious during surgery, excess skin exposure may occur without the patient being aware of it. Keeping the patient covered as much as possible throughout the surgical process not only supports patient privacy, but also reduces heat loss through exposed skin.

Which of the Following Is a Type of Intervention for a Nursing