To treat for the excessive loss of sodium in patients with hyperthermic emergencies, the paramedic should:

A) always administer salt tablets in all patients with heat emergency.
B) never administer salt tablets under any circumstance.
C) administer salt tablets only to patients experiencing heat exhaustion.
D) administer salt tablets to patients only if they are conscious and alert.

Answer: B) never administer salt tablets under any circumstance.