At 1400 in July, the weather is 105 degrees F and very humid. You have been called for a "man down" at the park. As you arrive, you recognize him as an alcoholic who has been a "frequent flyer" with your service. It looks like he had been sitting under a tree when he fell over, unconscious. How will you treat this patient?
a. prevent conduction heat loss
b. prevent convection heat loss
c. remove the patient from the environment
d. all of the above
Answer: d. all of the above
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