A person is in a hot environment, and his body is trying to compensate. He is beginning to exhibit signs of heat exhaustion. Which of the following signs/symptoms would you expect to see?
a. Cool and clammy skin, bradycardia, slow respirations
b. Warm and very sweaty skin, elevated body temperature, headache
c. Diaphoretic skin, decreased heart rate, hunger
d. Hot dry skin, elevated heart rate, elevated body temperature
Answer: b
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