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?
(Select all that apply)

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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? (Select all that apply)

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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 strenuous activity in the sun.

A Client Comes to the Emergency Department with a Temperature