You have been called to a football practice field on a very hot day for a heat-related emergency. On scene, you find a young male patient panting and lying under a tree. His skin is flushed, and teammates are continually wiping the sweat off his face, arms, and chest with towels. Which of these statements to his teammates would be most appropriate?
A) "Keep wiping guys. You are helping him retain water that his body needs."
B) "Good job guys. By wiping him down you are helping him cool down."
C) "Please let him sweat. It is helping his body cool down."
D) "To keep him from sweating, let's put his shirt back on."
C) "Please let him sweat. It is helping his body cool down."
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