Question

The nurse is assessing a group of clients. Which clients are at greater risk for hypothermia or frostbite? (select all that apply)

a. an older woman with hypertension
b. a young man with a body mass index of 42
c. a young many who has just consumed six martinis
d. an older man who smokes a pack of cigarettes a day
e. a young woman who is anorexic
f. a young woman who is diabetic

Answer 1

Clients at greater risk for hypothermia or frostbite include individuals with a high BMI, alcohol consumption, smoking, anorexia, and diabetes.

Step-by-step explanation:

The clients who are at greater risk for hypothermia or frostbite are:

1. An older woman with hypertension: Hypertension is not a risk factor for hypothermia or frostbite.
2. A young man with a body mass index (BMI) of 42: A high BMI indicates obesity, which can lead to decreased blood circulation and increased risk of hypothermia or frostbite.
3. A young man who has just consumed six martinis: Alcohol intake dilates blood vessels and can increase the risk of hypothermia or frostbite.
4. An older man who smokes a pack of cigarettes a day: Smoking constricts blood vessels, decreases blood circulation, and increases the risk of hypothermia or frostbite.
5. A young woman who is anorexic: Anorexia leads to decreased body fat, which reduces the body's ability to generate and retain heat and increases the risk of hypothermia or frostbite.
6. A young woman who is diabetic: Diabetes can lead to reduced blood circulation and nerve damage, increasing the risk of hypothermia or frostbite.