A patient who was found in the snow with impaired consciousness, no shivering, and a body temperature of 33°C is being transported by life flight helicopter to a hospital with rewarming resources. Which interventions should the life flight nurse anticipate?
A) Giving warm beverages
B) Encouraging active movement
C) Applying heat packs to the trunk
D) Taking the time to stabilize at the scene before transporting to hospital

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Applying heat packs to the trunk is an appropriate intervention for rewarming a hypothermic patient, as it helps to increase core body temperature.

A Patient Who Was Found in the Snow with Impaired