The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who has had a carpel tunnel repair. The patient has a temperature of 97 F and is shivering. Which of the following is the best reason for this condition?
a. The patient is dressed only in a gown.
b. Anesthesia lowers metabolism.
c. The surgical suite has laminar flow.
d. The open body cavity contributed to heat loss.
Answer: B
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