Check vital signs for one full minute on a hypothermic victim because he/she may breathe only ________ times per minute.

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In hypothermia, the body's metabolic rate slows down, which can significantly reduce the breathing rate. A hypothermic victim may breathe as infrequently as 3-4 times per minute, necessitating observation of vital signs for a full minute to accurately assess their condition.

Check Vital Signs for One Full Minute on a Hypothermic