The nurse is concerned that a client scheduled for surgery will be at risk for hypothermia. Which of the following did the nurse assess in this client to determine the risk?

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The history of congestive heart failure puts the client at risk for hypothermia. Clients with heart failure may have reduced cardiac output which can decrease the body's ability to maintain a normal temperature. Being a vegetarian, exercising regularly, or age do not necessarily put the client at risk for hypothermia.

The Nurse Is Concerned That a Client Scheduled for Surgery