You Have Been Called to a Football Practice Field on a Very

question 11

Multiple Choice

You have been called to a football practice field on a very hot day for a heat-related emergency. On scene you find a young male patient panting and lying under a tree. His skin is flushed and teammates are continually wiping the sweat off his face, arms, and chest with towels. Which one of the following statements is most appropriate?

• A) "Keep wiping. You are helping him retain water that his body needs."
• B) "Good job guys. By wiping him down you are helping him cool down."
• C) "Please let him sweat. It is helping his body cool down."
• D) "To keep him from sweating, let's put his shirt back on."

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