A nurse is watching a parade during the summer and notices an older adult looking faint and acting somewhat confused.The patient has hot dry skin.While waiting for the rescue squad,what action by the nurse is most effective?
A) Spraying the person with a water mist
B) Giving the person iced tea to drink
C) Having the person sit down on the grass
D) Pouring cold water over the person's head
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