A Patient Is Brought to a Clinic After Fainting While

A patient is brought to a clinic after fainting while working outdoors on a hot day. The patient has slurred speech and headache and has a temperature of 104°F. What will the provider do?

A) Administer antipyretic medications to reduce the temperature.
B) Administer intravenous fluids in the clinic and monitoring response.
C) Rehydrate the patient with oral fluids containing electrolytes.
D) Transport the patient to the emergency department (ED) .