The nurse working at a first aid booth during a summer marathon sees several runners.Which runner should be seen first? A runner who:

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Hot,dry skin,tachycardia,tachypnea,and hypotension are signs of heat stroke.A marathon runner who has fallen several times may have a thermal injury to the brain,causing loss of coordination.Mental status changes from thermal injury to the brain include confusion,bizarre behavior,seizures,and even coma.The nurse should prioritize the client with potential thermal brain injury over the other clients.

The Nurse Working at a First Aid Booth During a Summer