Explain the difference between heat stoke and heat exhaustion.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer:
Heat exhaustion is usually paired with a fever of 104 degrees Fahrenheit and below. Symptoms include slow heartbeat, dizziness, thirst, nausea, fainting, muscle aches, excessive sweating, and cool and clammy skin. Heat stroke occurs when the body temperature rises, and the cooling system stops working. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, headache, hot but dry skin, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, and decreased urination
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