A spectator at the Little League playoffs in August in Texas faints in the sun-drenched stands. His face is flushed and his skin is hot to the touch. The first responder should assist him to:
a. lie down on the bleacher seat.
b. drink a large iced drink.
c. be seated in the stands, shielded from the sun with an umbrella.
d. a shady area, and sprinkle his clothing with water.
D
Remove the victim from the sun and cool by evaporation until emergency medical personnel ar-rive.
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True False
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).