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Purpose: This study was conducted to investigate the effect of warm intravenous fluids on shivering and core temperature of patients undergoing abdominal surgery. Design: This study was a two‐group clinical‐control trial. Methods: Ringer's solution at normal room temperature and serum at 38°C were infused in the control and intervention groups, respectively. Shivering, core temperature, SpO2, and vital signs were measured at admission to the operating room and postanesthesia care unit (PACU) and 30 minutes after the admission to the PACU. Findings: There was a significant difference between the two groups in terms of shivering, core temperature, and pulse rate at the time of admission to the PACU and 30 minutes after. Conclusions: Ringer's solution at 38°C instead of room temperature can be used to reduce the incidence of postanesthetic hypothermia and shivering in patients undergoing abdominal surgery. Using this method in addition to other nursing care is recommended preoperatively.