A construction worker is seen in the emergency department with low blood pressure, normal pulse rate, diaphoresis, and weakness. These are clinical signs of:
1. Heatstroke
2. Heat cramp
3. Hypothermia
4. Heat exhaustion
ANS: 4
The client is exhibiting signs of heat exhaustion (e.g., symptoms of fluid volume deficit). If the client were experiencing heatstroke, the client would have an increased pulse rate and would not be sweating. Muscle cramps are related to heatstroke. The client is not exhibiting signs consistent with heatstroke. The client is not exhibiting signs of hypothermia such as shivering, loss of memory, or cyanosis.
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