A person is in a hot environment and his body is successfully compensating to off-load excess heat. Which one of the following assessment findings best illustrates this process?

A) Cool and clammy skin, normal blood pressure, slow respirations
B) Warm and diaphoretic skin, elevated heart rate, increased respirations
C) Diaphoretic skin, decreased heart rate, decreased blood pressure
D) Warm skin, elevated heart rate, decreased respirations, decreased blood pressure


B

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