A patient presents with a temperature of 40°C and flushed skin. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate to lower the body temperature?
AApplying a heating blanket
BIncreasing room temperature
CProviding warm fluids
DAdministering antipyretics
Thermoregulatory response activated by cold is:
AIncreased respiration
BCutaneous vasodilatation
CIncreased voluntary activity
DAnorexia
A person working in a hot environment who consumes more water without salt is likely to develop a condition called
AHeat cramps
BHeat stroke
CHeat hyperpyrexia
DHeat exhaustion
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