After Ensuring That There Are No Life-Threatening Conditions to the Airway

question 21

Multiple Choice

After ensuring that there are no life-threatening conditions to the airway, breathing, and circulation, the priority in caring for the hypothermic patient is:

• A) providing passive rewarming.
• B) assessing for complications.
• C) preventing additional heat loss.
• D) starting active rewarming measures.

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