What is the highest priority of care in the prehospital setting for clients suffering from heat exhaustion (after airway assessment)?
A. Start intravenous fluids to hydrate the client.
B. Immerse the client in ice water.
C. Remove the client from physical activity and put him or her in a cool place.
D. Wait for paramedics to arrive and place the client in an air-conditioned vehicle.
C
Initial treatment of a client suffering from heat exhaustion consists of terminating the physical activity that promoted the exhaustion and moving the individual to a cool place.
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