You have encountered a patient who is approximately one mile from the road where you parked your ambulance. The patient was cross-country skiing and became disoriented in the dark and has been in a crude shelter all night. Examination reveals a moderately hypothermic patient who is alert and oriented. His feet are white and hard to palpation with decreased sensation. All of the following are true
EXCEPT:
A) Hypothermia is a true concern and warming should begin immediately.
B) Prior to walking the patient to the ambulance, you should attempt to rewarm the feet.
C) When warming the patient's feet, you should immerse in warm water and avoid rubbing.
D) Transport should be to a facility that can provide active internal and external rewarming.
B
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