As an EMT working at a mountain resort, you are presented with a 50-year-old female who states that she does not feel well. From your assessment, which one of the following findings would seemingly indicate that the patient is being adversely affected by the high altitude?

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Dyspnea on exertion is a common symptom of altitude sickness, especially when ascending to high altitudes too quickly. It is caused by the decreased oxygen availability at higher altitudes, leading to decreased oxygen uptake by the body and subsequent shortness of breath during exertion. Vomiting after eating large meals and elevated blood glucose with no history of diabetes are not necessarily indicative of altitude sickness, while a heart rate of 62 beats per minute is within the normal range and does not necessarily indicate altitude sickness.

As an EMT Working at a Mountain Resort, You Are