The EMT shows that he understands the danger of heat stroke when he states:
A) "In heat stroke, the body loses its ability to rid itself of excess heat, causing the core temperature to rise."
B) "Heat stroke is a dire emergency since the body has lost much of its fluid and ability to circulate oxygen."
C) "The EMT can identify heat stroke because the patient will have skin that is warm and dry instead of hot and moist."
D) "Heat stroke occurs when the patient's blood vessels have overdilated, causing a mild state of shock."
A
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