A school-aged child develops heat exhaustion at a soccer game.What action by the nurse in attendance is best?

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For simple heat exhaustion,treatment consists of moving the child to a cooler environment,apply cool,moist cloths to the skin; remove clothing or change to dry clothing; elevate legs; offer oral rehydration fluids if no altered mental status or vomiting.There is no need to call 911,provide oxygen,or prepare to begin CPR at this point.

A School-Aged Child Develops Heat Exhaustion at a Soccer Game