A healthcare professional is trying to lower a patient's body temperature by convection. What action by the professional will accomplish this?
A)Lower the temperature in the patient's room.
B)Place the patient in a cooling blanket.
C)Obtain a fan and set it to blow over the patient.
D)Place cold moist towels over the patient.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Convection occurs through transfer of heat through currents of gas or liquid, so a fan blowing over the patient would accomplish this. Lowering the temperature in the room will aid heat loss through radiation. A cooling blanket and cold moist towels would provide heat loss through conduction.

A Healthcare Professional Is Trying to Lower a Patient's Body