A Hypothermic Patient Is Alert and Confused but Complaining of Left

question 9

Multiple Choice

A hypothermic patient is alert and confused but complaining of left arm pain. His friends found him outside where he spent the night after he passed out in the cold. It appears as though he has a localized cold injury to the arm in question. In caring for this patient, which of the following would be acceptable?

• A) Warm water to raise his internal body temperature
• B) Ambulation to get warm blood flowing to all areas of his body
• C) Placement in a hot shower to expedite the rewarming process
• D) Immobilization of the arm to keep it from moving

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