The nurse is caring for an unconscious patient who was just pulled from a freezing lake.What is the priority action of the nurse?
A) Have the patient drink hot liquids.
B) Wrap the patient in warmed blankets.
C) Bathe the patient to promote shivering.
D) Remove restrictive items of clothing.
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