Beyond normal treatment of shock, a special consideration for managing shock in a wilderness setting is:

A) reducing the body's oxygen debt.
B) maintaining the effective circulating volume of blood.
C) maintaining body temperature.
D) controlling bleeding.


Answer: C

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