When assessing a patient with a 40^oC core body temperature, which manifestations cause the nurse to determine that the patient has heat stroke? A) Heavy sweating, excessive thirst, bradycardia B) Nausea, weakness, sweating C) Confusion, anxiety, sweating D) Hot, flushed dry skin; bradycardia; confusion

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Heat stroke is characterized by hot, flushed dry skin, confusion, and sometimes bradycardia due to the body's inability to regulate temperature and the failure of the sweating mechanism.

When Assessing a Patient with a 40oC Core Body Temperature

When Assessing a Patient with a 40^oC Core Body Temperature