You respond to the scene of a 14-year-old patient. He is unresponsive and hypothermic. Emergency Medical Responders have moved the patient inside and secured the airway prior to your arrival. What is your next action?

A) Assess for signs of frostbite and treat immediately.
B) Vigorously rub the patient to increase the body temperature.
C) Actively rewarm the patient.
D) Passively rewarm the patient.

D

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