A 70-year-old homeless man is admitted to the emergency department with heat stroke following 3 days of overexposure to outside temperatures.The nurse is most alerted to which signs and symptoms associated with heat stroke? Select all that apply.

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Heat stroke occurs when the body's temperature regulation fails,usually when the hyperthermia progresses to a temperature above 103°F.Symptoms include rapid,strong pulse,throbbing headache,delirium,confusion,impaired judgment dizziness,seizures,and coma.Additionally,the body is unable to sweat.

A 70-Year-Old Homeless Man Is Admitted to the Emergency Department