A person is in a hot environment and his body is successfully compensating to off-load excess heat. Which assessment findings best illustrate this process?
A) Cool and clammy skin, normal blood pressure, and slow respirations
B) Warm and diaphoretic skin, elevated heart rate, and increased respirations
C) Diaphoretic skin, decreased heart rate, and decreased blood pressure
D) Warm skin, elevated heart rate, decreased respirations, and decreased blood pressure
B) Warm and diaphoretic skin, elevated heart rate, and increased respirations
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