A patient who is conscious and breathing has been pulled from a stream of cold water. To decrease her loss of heat via the mechanism of conduction, the EMT should immediately:
A) cover her with a blanket.
B) remove her wet clothing.
C) provide positive pressure ventilation.
D) encourage her to stop shivering.
B
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