Based on your OEC training, which of the following patients is most likely suffering from generalized hypothermia?
a. A 21-year-old female who was trapped in cold water for 10 minutes before being rescued
b. A 19-year-old male whose ears are firm and waxy in appearance
c. A 34-year-old male whose fingers and toes are blue from exposure to the cold
d. A 87-year-old alcoholic with hand pain and numbness after shoveling snow without wearing gloves
Question 2
You and your friends are camping on a 20-degree day. Which of the following assessment findings best illustrates that your bodies are no longer compensating for the effects of the cold?
a. Cool and clammy skin
b. Loss of fine motor coordination
c. Shivering
d. Hypertension
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