Which of the following should the nurse instruct the parents of a family planning an ice-fishing trip with their 3 children, all under the ages of 10, regarding hypothermia?
1. All family members should wear skid-proof footwear.
2. All family members should wear thick outer wear.
3. If someone becomes hypothermic, remove any wet clothing, wrap the person in blankets, and have the person drink a warm liquid.
4. If someone becomes hypothermic, keep the clothing on, cover the person with damp blankets, and have the person drink a cool liquid.
3. If someone becomes hypothermic, remove any wet clothing, wrap the person in blankets, and have the person drink a warm liquid.
Rationale:
First aid for hypothermia includes moving the person to a dry area, removing wet clothing, protecting the person from further environmental exposure, wrapping the person in dry blankets, dressing the person in warm dry clothing, and having the person drink a warm, high-calorie liquid. Wet clothing should be removed. Dry blankets should be used. Warm liquids should be provided. Skid-proof footwear and thick outer wear will not prevent hypothermia in all cases.
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