A homeless person is brought to the hospital for weakness,feeling faint,and having a headache.The patient's skin is cool and clammy and vital signs are temperature 99.9°F,pulse 100 bpm,respirations 18/minute,blood pressure 108/60 mm Hg.What action should the nurse take?

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The patient has the symptoms of heat exhaustion which occurs when the body loses water and electrolytes through heavy sweating that leads to hypovolemia.Fluid and electrolyte replacement are the priority for this patient.B.Antibiotics are not necessary; the elevated temperature is related to fluid and electrolyte loss.C.Chest x-ray is not required and is not the priority at this time.D.Tylenol for pain or elevated temperature is not the priority at this time.

A Homeless Person Is Brought to the Hospital for Weakness,feeling