After Several Days of Hot and Humid Weather Conditions, a Patient

question 8

Multiple Choice

After several days of hot and humid weather conditions, a patient is brought to the hospital with cold, clammy skin. The patient reports feeling weak and faint and having a headache. The patient seems irritable. Vital signs indicate a slightly elevated temperature and rapid pulse but no other signs of illness. What diagnosis should the nurse anticipate?

• A)Heatstroke
• B)Heat cramps
• C)Heat exhaustion
• D)Initial signs of infection

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