All Surgical Patients Present with the Risk for Hypothermia from a Variety

All surgical patients present with the risk for hypothermia from a variety of factors inherent in the surgical experience.Hypothermia has been shown to be a factor that may place the surgical patient at risk for infection and delayed healing.Select the intervention that is an engineered control factor to protect the patient from hypothermia.

A) Surround the patient with a forced air-warming blanket and foil head covering.
B) Set the ambient room temperature between 68° and 73° F and limit exposure.
C) Line the OR bed with a circulating fluid mat and insert a rectal temperature probe.
D) Cover and surround the patient with several warm bath blankets and change them at frequent intervals.