Hypothermia Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 40-year-old man is brought to the emergency department by ambulance after being found down outside. Past medical history is significant for mild generalized anxiety disorder and hypertension. Current medications include daily lisinopril and a few doses per week of as-needed hydroxyzine. The patient is currently experiencing homelessness. He consumes between one or two beers per week and does not drink to the point of intoxication. Temperature is 91.4 ºF (33 ºC), pulse is 54/min, respiratory rate is 12/min, blood pressure is 116/78 mmHg, and SpO2 is 99% on room air. On physical examination, the patient is somnolent but awakens easily to provide history. Which of the following is the greatest risk factor for hypothermia in this patient?  

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