Which of the Following Is a Complication from Heat Stroke

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a complication from heat stroke?

• A) Mild elevation of core body temperatures
• B) Cerebral edema and degeneration of the CNS
• C) Spasmodic cramping in the abdomen and extremities
• D) Alterations in calcium uptake

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