The nurse is educating a family who is planning an ice fishing trip on ways to prevent hypothermia. Which recommendation by the nurse is appropriate?
A) All family members should wear skid-proof footwear.
B) If someone becomes hypothermic, keep the clothing on, cover the person with damp blankets, and have the person drink a cool liquid.
C) All family members should light rain jackets.
D) If someone becomes hypothermic, remove any wet clothing, wrap the person in blankets, and have the person drink a warm liquid.
Answer: D
First aid for hypothermia includes moving the person to a dry area, removing wet clothing, protecting the person from further environmental exposure, wrapping the person in dry blankets, dressing the person in warm and dry clothing, and having the person drink a warm, high-calorie liquid. Wet clothing should be removed. Dry blankets should be used. Warm liquids should be provided. Skid-proof footwear and light rain jackets will not prevent hypothermia in all cases.
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