A patient is confused and combative after playing football in the open sun on an extremely hot day. On the field, you find his airway open, respirations tachypneic but adequate, and radial pulse rapid. The patient's skin is hot and dry. After deciding whether to provide spine motion restriction precautions, your next action would be to:
A) Provide the patient with cold water for rehydration
B) Apply cool compresses to the patient's arms and legs
C) Move the patient to the air-conditioned ambulance
D) Ascertain whether the patient has any medical problems
C) Move the patient to the air-conditioned ambulance
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