What Is the Major Reason for Using a Treatment to Lower

question 28

Multiple Choice

What is the major reason for using a treatment to lower body temperature after cardiac arrest to promote better neurological recovery?

• A) Hypothermia decreases the metabolic rate by 7% for each decrease of 1° C.
• B) Lower body temperatures are beneficial in patients with low blood pressure.
• C) Temperatures of 40° C may reduce neurological impairment.
• D) The lower body temperature leads to decreased oxygen delivery.

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