O2 consumption is minimal when temperature gradient between skin and external environment is:
A< 2.5°C
B< 1.5°C
C< 0.5°C
D> 3.5°C
A patient presents with a temperature of 40°C and flushed skin. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate to lower the body temperature?
AApplying a heating blanket
BIncreasing room temperature
CProviding warm fluids
DAdministering antipyretics
Nonshivering thermogenesis in adults is due to:
AMuscle metabolism
BThyroid hormone
CNoradrenaline
DBrown fat between the shoulders
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