A patient who works in a non-air conditioned manufacturing plant is experiencing weakness and a headache.The patient's skin is cool and clammy,temperature is slightly elevated,and pulse rate is rapid.For which health problem should the nurse plan care for this patient?

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Heat exhaustion occurs when the body loses water and electrolytes through heavy sweating that leads to hypovolemia.The patient has the symptoms of heat exhaustion.A.Heatstroke is characterized by altered mental status,inability to sweat,hot,dry,flushed skin,and extremely high body temperature.B.Heat cramps are characterized by painful muscle spasms,usually in the legs or abdomen that occur after strenuous exercise.D.The patient's history of working in a non-air conditioned plant during hot weather is not consistent with an infectious process.

A Patient Who Works in a Non-Air Conditioned Manufacturing Plant