The healthcare professional working in a summer camp provides cooling to campers by radiation. What is the most appropriate action by the professional to accomplish this?
a. Have the campers sit inside the air-conditioned camp cafeteria.
b. Have the campers sit in front of a large fan.
c. Tell the campers to take cool showers.
d. Instruct the campers to lie still for an hour
Answer: a. Have the campers sit inside the air-conditioned camp cafeteria.
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