An Unresponsive 78-Year-Old Is Admitted to the Emergency Department

An unresponsive 78-year-old is admitted to the emergency department ( ED ) during a summer heat wave. The patient's core temperature is 106.2° F ( 41.2° C ) , blood pressure ( BP ) 86/52, and pulse 102. The nurse initially will plan to

A) administer an aspirin rectal suppository.
B) start O₂ at 6 L/min with a nasal cannula.
C) apply wet sheets and a fan to the patient.
D) infuse lactated Ringer's solution at 1000 mL/hr.

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