You have a patient who fell while ice skating and is still lying on the ice when you arrive. During your assessment, she begins to shiver and complains that it is making the pain worse. You and your partner decide to move her off the ice before continuing the assessment and starting treatment because you know that she is most likely losing heat primarily by:

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You have a patient who fell while ice skating and is still lying on the ice when you arrive. During your assessment, she begins to shiver and complains that it is making the pain worse. You and your partner decide to move her off the ice before continuing the assessment and starting treatment because you know that she is most likely losing heat primarily by:






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