A family member has heard about the rule of threes and asks the nurse what it means. What would be the best response about the rule of threes?
A) A person can live 3 minutes without oxygen.
B) A person can live 3 hours without water.
C) A person can live 3 days without food.
D) A person can live 3 weeks without warmth.
A
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The rule of threes is that a person can live 3 minutes without oxygen; 3 hours without warmth; 3 days without water; and 3 weeks without food.
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