Medical direction has ordered you to begin rewarming an unresponsive patient with a core temperature of 93°F. Which one of the following measures would best benefit this patient?

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Wrapping the patient in several warm blankets is the best method for rewarming an unresponsive patient with mild hypothermia (core temperature of 93°F). This method provides gradual and controlled warming, which is safer and more effective for increasing the patient's core body temperature without the risk of complications associated with more aggressive rewarming techniques. Giving warm fluids to drink is not appropriate for an unresponsive patient due to the risk of aspiration. Gently massaging the patient's arms and legs can cause cold blood from the extremities to rush to the core, potentially lowering the core temperature further and causing arrhythmias. Placing extremities in warm water can cause burns and rapid changes in blood flow that may lead to shock.

Medical Direction Has Ordered You to Begin Rewarming an Unresponsive