Question

It is a typical late-fall day and your father has been outside for a good part of the day working in the yard. When he enters the house, he is visibly shivering and appears to be somewhat confused and disoriented. His clothing is soaked (apparently from working with the garden hose). Which of the following would be appropriate to do first?A- Replace your father's wet clothing with dry clothing.B- Call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number.C- Have your father drink a warm liquid.D- Gradually rewarm your father's body.

Answer 1

Answer:

B- Call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number.              

Explanation:

The first thing to do is call 911 or the designated emergency number. The person needs professional assistance that can help him and check the severity of his hypothermia. The sooner we call the emergency number, the fastest the help will arrive, which is very important since time has a crucial role in these types of cases. Once you call 911, they will tell you what to do while they are on their way, something that is very important because if we do not follow their instructions, we can harm the person.