A 42-year-old construction worker faints while mixing cement. The patient presents warm and diaphoretic, with rapid and shallow respirations. He responds to verbal stimuli and complains of being extremely weak. Management should consist of:
A) encouraging the patient to drink iced tea.
B) removing the patient from the hot environment.
C) administering and IV of D5W.
D) giving the patient salt tablets.
B
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