A Patient Has Been Exposed to Prolonged High Environmental Temperatures

Multiple Choice

A patient has been exposed to prolonged high environmental temperatures and now shows signs of dehydration, decreased plasma volumes, hypotension, decreased cardiac output, and tachycardia. What treatment does the healthcare professional prepare to administer to this patient?

A) Administer salty beverages to the patient.
B) Aggressive cooling methods to rapidly lower temperature
C) Encourage the patient to have genetic testing after recovery.
D) Give the patient plenty of cool fluids to drink.