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JMatthes

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on: Jul 22, 2018

Which client is the most predisposed to a hypothermic event?

1. an alcoholic homeless woman
2. a homeless white man
3. an elderly woman of ethnic descent
4. a paralyzed 10 year old

Question 2

Shivering generates heat by causing muscle contraction, which increases:

1. evaporation of sweat.
2. vasodilation of blood vessels.
3. metabolic rate.
4. convection rate.

anyusername12131

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3

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JMatthes

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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018

Thanks

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Reply #3 on: Jul 22, 2018

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