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Kthamas

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A victim of hypothermia or frostbite should not be given liquids that cause the further loss of heat or constrict peripheral blood vessels. What fluid could the victim drink?
 
  A) coffee
  B) caffeine drinks
  C) warm water
  D) alcohol drinks

Question 2

The body loses heat in five ways, one of which is respirations.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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heinisk01

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: TRUE


Kthamas

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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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