A spectator at the Little League playoffs in August in Texas faints in the sun-drenched stands. His face is flushed and his skin is hot to the touch. What action should the first responder take?
a. Lay the spectator down on the bleacher seat.
b. Help the spectator drink a large iced drink.
c. Seat the spectator upright and shield him from the sun with an umbrella.
d. Move the responder to a shady area, and sprinkle his clothing with water.
D
The best action is to remove the victim from the sun and cool by evaporation until emergency medical personnel arrive. The spectator should not remain in the sun on the hot bleachers in any capacity.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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