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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.


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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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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
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