Question

Which of these physiologic effects is not a potential result of hypothermia in an anesthetized patient?

A) Ventricular fibrillation
B) Increased systemic vascular resistance
C) Hypoglycemia
D) Delayed emergence
E) Excessive urine production

Answer 1

Increased systemic vascular resistance is not a potential result of hypothermia in an anesthetized patient.

Step-by-step explanation:

The physiologic effect that is not a potential result of hypothermia in an anesthetized patient is increased systemic vascular resistance. Hypothermia is known to cause a decrease in heart rate and strength of heart contractions, resulting in slowed circulation. This does not lead to an increase in systemic vascular resistance.