A client comes to the emergency department with a temperature of 104^°F.Which assessment findings should the nurse use to determine if this client is experiencing heat stroke?
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Heat stroke is characterized by high body temperature, altered mental state (delirium), hot and flushed skin, absence of sweating, and often occurs after exposure to high temperatures or physical exertion in the sun.

A Client Comes to the Emergency Department with a Temperature