The client comes to the emergency department after having been in the sun for an extended period of time.The nurse also determines that the client is taking a diuretic.Heatstroke is suspected and the nurse observes for:

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Confusion is a symptom of heatstroke,along with delirium,nausea,muscle cramps,visual disturbances,and even incontinence.The most important sign of heatstroke is hot,dry skin,not diaphoresis.Victims of heatstroke do not sweat because of severe electrolyte loss and hypothalamic malfunction.A normal temperature is 36$\degree$ to 38$\degree$ C.With heatstroke the client's body temperature may reach as high as 45$\degree$C.The heart rate is increased with heatstroke,not decreased.

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