On entering an apartment for a confused elderly female, you note that the air conditioner is running on high and the room is extremely cold. What other clue obtained during the scene size-up would best indicate that the patient may be hypothermic?

A) Patient covered with diaphoresis
B) Fan blowing directly onto the patient
C) Oxygen concentrator next to the patient
D) Medication for hypertension next to the patient


B

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