B【1】They may not like the taste of the medications.
C【2】They may refuse to take the medications.
D【3】When the patient is being re-warmed and they are given medications, they may receive a bolus of them when they begin to warm because of an increase in circulation.
✓ Correct answer: D. 【3】When the patient is being re-warmed and they are given medications, they may receive a bolus of them when they begin to warm because of an increase in circulation.Because of the hypothermia, the medications don’t typically circulate well. If possible, wait until they start warming. If this is not possible, be careful of the dosages you might give them. According to the condition of the patient, they may not be able to swallow well or may not like the taste of the medication. It is possible with confusion that they may refuse to take the medications, but the most important one would be the bolus they could receive when they start re-warming.
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