What Statement Would Require Immediate Correction When Treating a Hypothermic

question 26

Multiple Choice

What statement would require immediate correction when treating a hypothermic patient with a deep cold injury to his left foot, ankle, and lower leg?

• A) "Why don't we rewarm his lower left leg as quickly as possible."
• B) "It is important that we keep the left leg elevated."
• C) "We will need to gradually rewarm the patient at a rate of 2 to 3 degrees per hour."
• D) "Since his SpO₂ is 98%, we may not need to administer any oxygen."

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