Which one of the following statements about immersion hypothermia is false?

A) "When a patient is pulled from cold water, he should be immediately moved to a warm environment."
B) "Immersion hypothermia typically does not occur until the water temperature is below 35°F."
C) "Adults typically can withstand exposure to colder water for a longer period of time than children."
D) "It is important to remove the clothes of a patient who has been exposed to cold water as soon as possible."

B

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