After ensuring that there are no life-threatening conditions to the airway, breathing, and circulation, the priority in caring for the hypothermic patient is:
A) providing passive rewarming.
B) assessing for complications.
C) preventing additional heat loss.
D) starting active rewarming measures.
C
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