Rough Handling of a Patient with Severe Hypothermia May Result

question 46

Multiple Choice

Rough handling of a patient with severe hypothermia may result in which of the following?

• A) Ventricular fibrillation
• B) Seizures
• C) Heart attack
• D) Rewarming shock

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