Abstract

Chronic subclinical hypothermia poses a serious challenge to home health nurses because the condition may negatively impact the plan of care for very old and frail clients. This article provides a review of age-associated changes in thermoregulation, discusses the ways in which these changes may affect an elderly client's response to care, and offers home care interventions for individuals with chronic subclinical hypothermia.

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