14 While touring the grounds of the Imperial Palace in Kyoto, a 75-year-old woman collapses suddenly....

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14 While touring the grounds of the Imperial Palace in Kyoto, a 75-year-old woman collapses suddenly. She remainsconscious, but says that she feels weak and light-headed. On physical examination by the nurse, her temperature is 35.2°C, pulse is 93/min, respirations are 17/min, and blood pressure is 95/50 mm Hg. The temperature in the shade is 34°C with 90% humidity. One hour after drinking cool green tea, the woman revives and is able to return to her hotel. Which of the following terms best describes these findings? (A) Heat cramps (B) Thermal inhalation injury ☐ (C) Heat exhaustion (D) Malignant hyperthermia (E) Heat stroke 14 While touring the grounds of the Imperial Palace in Kyoto, a 75-year-old woman collapses suddenly. She remainsconscious, but says that she feels weak and light-headed. On physical examination by the nurse, her temperature is 35.2°C, pulse is 93/min, respirations are 17/min, and blood pressure is 95/50 mm Hg. The temperature in the shade is 34°C with 90% humidity. One hour after drinking cool green tea, the woman revives and is able to return to her hotel. Which of the following terms best describes these findings? (A) Heat cramps (B) Thermal inhalation injury ☐ (C) Heat exhaustion (D) Malignant hyperthermia (E) Heat stroke