During orientation to an emergency department, the nurse educator would be concerned if the new nurse listed which of the following as a risk factor for impaired thermoregulation?

A) Impaired cognition
B) Occupational exposure
C) Physical agility
D) Temperature extremes

Impaired Thermoregulation

A condition where the body cannot maintain its normal temperature due to disrupted heat production or loss processes.

Impaired Cognition

A reduction in an individual's ability to think, concentrate, formulate ideas, reason, and remember, which may affect daily functioning.

Occupational Exposure

The potential encounter with hazardous substances, conditions, or practices at the workplace that could pose health risks to workers.