A 15-year-old cross-country runner collapsed during practice in 90 degree Fahrenheit temperatures and 80 percent humidity. He responds only to painful stimuli, and has hot, flushed skin. You should first:
A) administer sips of cool water or sports drink.
B) begin CPR if a radial pulse cannot be felt.
C) cover the patient with ice.
D) wet his skin and fan the patient aggressively.
D
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