The patient with hypothermia should be transported:

A) in Trendelenburg positioning.
B) with the head and shoulders elevated to 45-degrees.
C) rapidly to a Level III trauma facility.
D) with gentle handling to prevent ventricular fibrillation from occurring.


Answer: D

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