A healthcare professional is caring for a patient who was rewarmed after suffering from hypothermia. What possible long-term complication will the professional continue to assess the patient for?
a. Acidosis
b. Dysrhythmias
c. Shock
d. Renal failure
Answer: d. Renal failure
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