At what temperature can a geriatric patient be at risk for hypothermia?

a. Below 100.5° F
b. Above 94° F
c. Below 96.8° F
d. Above 99.6° F

ANS: C
When their core body temperature falls below 96.8° F, older adult patients risk being hypothermic due to their decreased metabolic rate, limited cardiovascular reserves, thin skin, and reduced muscle mass.