Which of these patients is losing body heat by the mechanism of convection?
A) A 41-year-old female who is intoxicated and passed out in the snow
B) A 56-year-old male who is confused and perspiring heavily
C) A 63-year-old female who took a drug that depressed her brain function
D) A 30-year-old male in a cool temperature and exposed to a light breeze
D) A 30-year-old male in a cool temperature and exposed to a light breeze
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Research indicates patients who experience myocardial infarctions in conjunction with new onset bundle branch blocks have a high risk of developing complete heart block and:
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