An 18-Year-Old Woman Collapsed While Practicing for a Marathon in Hot

An 18-year-old woman collapsed while practicing for a marathon in hot, humid weather.  The patient subsequently vomited 3 times and had a tonic-clonic seizure.  She has no chronic medical conditions and takes no medications.  The patient does not use alcohol or illicit drugs.  Temperature is 40.8 C (105.4 F) , blood pressure is 90/60 mm Hg, pulse is 130/min, and respirations are 22/min.  The patient is profusely sweating and is confused.  Pupils are sluggishly reactive to light.  Cardiopulmonary examination reveals clear lungs and normal heart sounds.  Laboratory results are as follows: Which of the following sets of hematologic findings is most likely to be present in this patient?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E
F) F

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