The Client Comes to the Emergency Department After Having Been $\degree$

question 39

Multiple Choice

The client comes to the emergency department after having been in the sun for an extended period of time.The nurse also determines that the client is taking a diuretic.Heatstroke is suspected and the nurse observes for:

• A) Diaphoresis
• B) Confusion
• C) Temperature of 36\(\degree\) C
• D) Decreased heart rate

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