Which core temperature defines mild hypothermia?

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Which core temperature defines mild hypothermia?

Explanation:
Mild hypothermia is defined by a core body temperature in the range of about 32–35°C (roughly 89.6–95°F). The defining boundary is 32°C, which marks the lower limit of that range. Values at or above 32°C but below 35°C are considered mild hypothermia, while below 32°C is more severe and at 35°C you’re at the upper edge of the mild category. The option describing about 32°C (stated as greater than 90°F) aligns with that threshold, making it the best choice. Temperatures well below that (like 31°C) are not mild, and temperatures at the upper end (around 35°C) are still mild but don’t define the threshold.

Mild hypothermia is defined by a core body temperature in the range of about 32–35°C (roughly 89.6–95°F). The defining boundary is 32°C, which marks the lower limit of that range. Values at or above 32°C but below 35°C are considered mild hypothermia, while below 32°C is more severe and at 35°C you’re at the upper edge of the mild category. The option describing about 32°C (stated as greater than 90°F) aligns with that threshold, making it the best choice. Temperatures well below that (like 31°C) are not mild, and temperatures at the upper end (around 35°C) are still mild but don’t define the threshold.

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