You need to begin rewarming an unresponsive patient who has a core temperature of 93°F. Which of the following measures would most benefit this patient?
a. Give the patient warm drinks to increase internal body temperature.
b. Gently massage the patient's arms and legs.
c. Wrap the patient in several warm blankets.
d. Place one extremity at a time into warm water.
Answer: c
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