At 1400 in July, the weather is 105 degrees F and very humid. You have been called for a "man down" at the park. As you arrive, you recognize him as an alcoholic who has been a "frequent flyer" with your service. It looks like he had been sitting under a tree when he fell over, unconscious. As you assess the patient, he has cold, clammy skin and a dry tongue. You suspect that:
a. he is well-hydrated
b. he has suffered heat exhaustion
c. he is hypothermic
d. he has heatstroke
Answer: b. he has suffered heat exhaustion
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