Select the Patient Who Is the Most Vulnerable and at High

question 16

Multiple Choice

Select the patient who is the most vulnerable and at high risk for hypothermia in the perianesthesia phase based on diagnosis or surgical procedure.

• A) A 62-year-old patient who recently lost 80 lb after a gastric sleeve and is scheduled for a cataract extraction.
• B) A 3-year-old child with otitis media having bilateral myringotomy with tube placement.
• C) A 3-week-old neonate undergoing surgery for a cardiac anomaly.
• D) A 26-year-old patient undergoing escharotomy (fasciectomy) of an ankle with second- and third-degree burns.

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Aquaculture

The cultivation of aquatic organisms such as fish, shellfish, and seaweeds in controlled environments, intended for consumption or other human use.

Environmental Impacts

The effects of human activities or natural processes on the environment, including air and water quality, biodiversity, and climate.

Aquaculture

The cultivation of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and aquatic plants for food or other purposes.

Sustainable Management

Practices and strategies aimed at managing resources and ecosystems in ways that meet current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.