A Patient with Hypotension and Temperature Elevation After Doing Yard

A patient with hypotension and temperature elevation after doing yard work on a hot day is treated in the ED. After the nurse has completed discharge teaching, which statement by the patient indicates that the teaching has been effective?

A) "I will take salt tablets when I work outdoors in the summer."
B) "I should take acetaminophen (Tylenol) if I start to feel too warm."
C) "I should have sports drinks when exercising outside in hot weather."
D) "I will get into a cool environment if I notice that I am feeling confused."

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