A nurse on the cruise ship to Pacific Islands monitors the older adults for heat stroke in the hot weather. Which of the following persons is at greatest risk for developing heat stroke?
A) 82-year-old Pacific Islander working the stand
B) 80-year-old Canadian who abstains from alcoholic drinks
C) 82-year-old woman who has been on the cruise for 4 weeks
D) 78-year-old man with Parkinson disease
Ans: D
Cardiovascular disease and Parkinson disease can worsen the severity of heat-related illness and decrease the chance of full recovery. More men than women experience heat-related illnesses. When exposed to hot climates for 7 to 14 days, healthy adults are able to acclimatize, and abstaining from alcohol decreases the chance of hot intolerance.
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