A 26-Year-Old Man Was Helping a Friend Replace a Roof

A 26-year-old man was helping a friend replace a roof on his backyard shed after work on a hot July afternoon.His friend brought him to the hospital after the patient complained of severe muscle cramps and became confused.Which of the following should the admitting nurse do first when assessing the patient?

A) Place the patient in a tub of iced water.
B) Take the patient's temperature.
C) Remove fans to prevent premature chilling.
D) Apply a hyperthermia blanket to lower temperature slowly.

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