Which of the following instructions is most appropriate when moving a patient who has severe generalized hypothermia?
a. "I want everyone to take extra care in moving her very gently to the stretcher; we do not want her to go into cardiac arrest."
b. "Be careful when moving her to the stretcher; the cold makes her very prone to bone fractures."
c. "Let's place her on her side on the stretcher because her body temperature contraindicates placement of a nasal airway."
d. "Let's secure her with her arms and legs extended because this position promotes the retention of body heat."
Answer: a
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