All the following are complications of hypothermia in the trauma patient EXCEPT:

A) inhibited clotting cascade.
B) release of anticoagulant agents.
C) reduction in blood loss.
D) increased energy use.


C

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Unintentionally, a health care provider fails to exercise what is considered ordinary care. This is called ________ and the provider may be sued by the patient.

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