You Respond to a Construction Site on a Very Hot

You respond to a construction site on a very hot summer day for a person "not acting right." You find a 38-year-old male patient seated in a work vehicle with the air conditioner on maximum.Coworkers state the patient was working for the last 2 hours pouring concrete when he started "speaking gibberish" and nearly collapsed.The patient is responsive to verbal stimuli.Your initial vital signs are blood pressure 90/60,pulse 136,and respiratory rate 24.The patient's skin is cool to the touch and dry but his shirt is wet with visible salt rings.Which is the best treatment for the patient?

A) Apply high-concentration oxygen and rapidly transport to the nearest medical facility.
B) Have the patient sip water slowly to replace what he has lost.
C) Cool the patient with tepid water.
D) Have the patient drink at least 1 liter of water to replace what he has lost.