Your 86-year-old grandfather and you have been out in the midday heat of summer (92 degrees F). Your grandfather becomes dizzy and thinks that he might faint. He also appears to be confused about what is going on. What conclusion can you draw from this scenario?
A) He has had a stroke from lack of blood flow to the brain.
B) His vitamin D3 deficiency has caused his blood calcium levels to drop to a dangerous low.
C) He is having a heart attack.
D) He has heat exhaustion, related to not being able to eliminate excess body heat.
E) He has a bacterial infection related to a decrease in immune system function.
D) He has heat exhaustion, related to not being able to eliminate excess body heat.
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