Henry Hero finds a patient who has been exposed to a hot environment, is not sweating, and is having involuntary muscular twitches and convulsions. The patient is most likely experiencing which of the following?
Explanation
Answer: D - A patient who has been exposed to a hot environment, is not sweating, and has involuntary muscular twitches and convulsions is most likely experiencing heat stroke. Patients with heat stroke should be moved to a cool place and rapidly cooled in any manner available, including placing ice packs on neck, armpits, wrists, and groin.
