The patient comes to the emergency department after having been in the sun for an extended period.The nurse also determines that the patient is taking a diuretic.Heatstroke is suspected.For which of the following does the nurse observe?

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Heatstroke can cause confusion due to disruption of the central nervous system. Diaphoresis (excessive sweating) is often present in heatstroke, but a lack of sweating may also occur. The patient's temperature is expected to be high, above 40ºC, not 36ºC. A decreased heart rate is not typically associated with heatstroke.

The Patient Comes to the Emergency Department After Having Been