Based on your OEC training, which of the following patients is most likely suffering from generalized hypothermia?
a. A 21-year-old female who was trapped in cold water for 10 minutes before being rescued
b. A 19-year-old male whose ears are firm and waxy in appearance
c. A 34-year-old male whose fingers and toes are blue from exposure to the cold
d. A 87-year-old alcoholic with hand pain and numbness after shoveling snow without wearing gloves
Answer: a
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