You are at a football practice on a very hot summer day. A young player is panting and lying under a tree. His skin is flushed, and his teammates are continually wiping the sweat off his face, arms, and chest with towels and offering him fluids to drink. Which of the following statements is most appropriate for this situation?
a. "Keep wiping. You are helping him retain water that his body needs."
b. "Don't give him fluids. It will only make him sweat more."
c. "It's OK for him to sweat. It is helping his body cool down."
d. "Let's put his shirt back on to keep him from sweating."
Answer: c
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