A patient is admitted for care because of heat stroke.Why should the nurse include interventions to prevent the onset of shock?

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Heat exhaustion or heatstroke can also cause hypovolemic shock by excessive water loss through sweating.A.Excessive dilation of veins and arteries can lead to distributive shock.B.There is no evidence to support that the patient is unable to tolerate oral fluids.C.Parasympathetic stimulation causing blood to pool in the extremities is associated with neurogenic shock.

A Patient Is Admitted for Care Because of Heat Stroke