Diagnosis of risk for impaired thermoregulation

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The nurse is caring for a client with a nursing diagnosis of risk for impaired thermoregulation related to aging and inability to adapt to environmental temperature. This client, George, is an 82-year-old male who has been admitted to the unit after discharge from post-op following surgery for a spinal cord injury. Select all the symptoms that have likely been exhibited, as well as the factors that have likely contributed to this nursing diagnosis. ? George's age Shivering Oral temp 34°C RR 12 Confusion Spinal cord injury Time spent in surgical room Diaphoresis causing heat loss Cyanotic fingers and toes Flushed skin.

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