Question

which of the following is not a treatment for hypothermia?
lay the victim face up
remove wet clothes if dry clothes are available
encourage the victim to drink water
remove them from the environment

Explanation:

• For hypothermia, laying the victim face up (to ensure proper airway), removing wet clothes (to prevent further heat loss), and removing them from the cold environment (to stop heat loss) are valid treatments.
• Encouraging a hypothermic victim to drink water is not a standard treatment as it doesn't address restoring body heat and may pose risks (e.g., if the victim is confused or has impaired swallowing due to hypothermia).

Answer:

C. Encourage the victim to drink water