You have been called to a football practice field on a very hot day for a heat-related emergency. On scene you find a young male patient panting and lying under a tree. His skin is flushed and teammates are continually wiping the sweat off his face, arms, and chest with towels. Which one of the following statements is most appropriate?
A) "Keep wiping. You are helping him retain water that his body needs."
B) "Good job guys. By wiping him down you are helping him cool down."
C) "Please let him sweat. It is helping his body cool down."
D) "To keep him from sweating, let's put his shirt back on."
C
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