You are assessing a conscious but confused hunter who became lost in the woods on a cold day. your assessment shows him to have an open airway, adequate breathing, and a weak radial pulse. his skin is cold to the touch and he is shivering. the emt would recognize that:

You are assessing a conscious but confused hunter who became lost in the woods on a cold day. Your assessment shows him to have an open airway, adequate breathing, and a weak radial pulse. His skin is cold to the touch and he is shivering. The EMT should recognize that the:- shivering is a protective means by which the body is attempting to warm itself.